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Cook, Dutton, 1829-1883

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Edward Dutton Cook (January 30, 1829 - September 11, 1883), English dramatic critic and author, was born in London, the son of a solicitor.

He was educated at King's College School, London, and, after four years in his father's office, obtained a situation in the London office of a railway company, at first utilizing only his spare time in literary work, but eventually devoting himself entirely to literature.

He was dramatic critic of the Pall Mall Gazette from 1867 to 1875, and of the World from 1875 till his death. He also wrote freely on art topics, and was the author of several novels. He died in London on the 11th of September 1883.

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  • (contributed to) the Dictionary of National Biography

References

  • This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.

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