W. G. (William George) Waters

William George Waters (1844–1928), usually published as W. G. Waters, was a British translator, biographer, and independent scholar with a strong interest in Italian literature and Renaissance culture. Library and reference records consistently identify him as a translator of Italian works, and later reference sources describe him as an important early English interpreter of Renaissance Italian storytellers and memoirists.

He is especially associated with English translations of major Italian collections and historical texts, including works by Giovanni Francesco Straparola, Ser Giovanni, and Vespasiano da Bisticci. He also wrote on Italian art and biography, with books on figures such as Piero della Francesca and Jerome Cardan, showing the same enthusiasm for cultural history that runs through his translations.

Although detailed biographical information appears to be limited online, the record of his publications suggests a writer deeply committed to making Italian sources readable and appealing for English audiences. For listeners drawn to classic tales, Renaissance lives, and literary rediscoveries, his work offers a thoughtful bridge between worlds.