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Lewis Clinton Strang

1869–1935

Best remembered for writing about famous singers and stage stars, this American journalist and biographer brought a lively, curious eye to the world of performance. His work offers a window into the theater and musical culture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Famous Prima Donnas

Famous Prima Donnas

by Lewis Clinton Strang

About the author

An American writer, journalist, and biographer, Lewis Clinton Strang was born in 1869 and died in 1935. Available authority and catalog records connect him with Westfield, Massachusetts, Boston University, the Boston Journal, and The Washington Times.

He is most closely associated today with Famous Prima Donnas, a work that reflects his interest in notable performers and the culture surrounding the stage. His writing suggests a strong fascination with public figures in music and theater, and with presenting their stories to a general audience.

Although he is not widely known now, Strang's books remain part of the historical record of American literary and journalistic writing about the performing arts. For listeners interested in older biographies and cultural history, his work preserves the tone and tastes of an earlier era.