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Laurence Hutton
1843–1904
Remembered as a lively man of letters in late 19th-century America, he wrote widely about literature, actors, and the small details of everyday culture. His career linked magazine journalism, book collecting, and university teaching in a way that still feels surprisingly modern.
4 Audiobooks
Curiosities of the American Stage
by Laurence Hutton
A Boy I Knew and Four Dogs
by Laurence Hutton
Portraits in Plaster, from the Collection of Laurence Hutton
by Laurence Hutton
Literary Landmarks of Venice
by Laurence Hutton
About the author
Born in 1843 and dying in 1904, Laurence Hutton was an American essayist, critic, and literary editor whose work moved easily between books, theater, and social history. He became especially associated with Harper's Magazine, where he edited the "Literary Notes" department from 1886 to 1898.
Hutton also built a reputation as a collector and writer with a taste for curious, human subjects. His books and essays often explored literary life, actors, conversation, and the meanings people attach to familiar objects, giving his work an appealing mix of learning and warmth.
Later in life, Princeton University awarded him an honorary M.A. in 1897, and from 1901 until his death he served there as a lecturer on English. That combination of journalism, authorship, and teaching helps explain why he remains an interesting figure in American literary culture.