George Hamlin Fitch

George Hamlin Fitch
George Hamlin Fitch (1852-1925) was an American journalist and author known for his work as the literary editor for the "San Francisco Chronicle." He gained prominence through his columns, which often focused on books and reading. Fitch is best remembered for his 1912 book "Comfort Found in Good Old Books," where he shared how classic literature helped him cope with the death of his son. His writings emphasized the importance of literature as a source of solace and inspiration in times of personal grief.

Author's Books:


Introduction My aim in this little book has been to give short sketches and estimates of the greatest modern English writers from Macaulay to Stevenson and Kipling. Omissions there are, but my effort has been to give the most characteristic writers a place and to try to stimulate the reader's interest in the man behind the book as well as in the best works of each author. Too much space is devoted... more...

Introduction This book of impressions of the Far East is called "The Critic in the Orient," because the writer for over thirty years has been a professional critic of new books—one trained to get at the best in all literary works and reveal it to the reader. This critical work—a combination of rapid reading and equally rapid written estimate of new publications—would have been deadly,... more...