Louis Kronenberger (December 9, 1904 - April 30, 1980) was an American critic and author. He was a novelist and biographer, and wrote extensively on drama and the 18th century.
He studied at the University of Cincinnati from 1921. In 1924 he went to New York, working on the New York Times, then in publishing and on Fortune.
He was a drama critic for Time Magazine from 1938 to 1961, mentioned by Whittaker Chambers in his 1952 memoir. Then he was theater arts professor at Brandeis University.
The trouble with us in America isn't that the poetry of life has turned to prose, but that it has turned to advertising copy. poetry
The closer and more confidential our relationship with someone, the less we are entitled to ask about what we are not voluntarily told. relationship
Old age is an excellent time for outrage. My goal is to say or do at least one outrageous thing every week. age & time
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 sayings from William Blake
32 sayings from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 other sayings from Franz Grillparzer
6 other sayings from Franz Grillparzer
For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 more quotes from Storm Jameson
2 more quotes from Storm Jameson
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 other quotes from Victor Hugo
73 other quotes from Victor Hugo