Gilbert Seldes

Gilbert Vivian Seldes (1893 1970) was an American writer and cultural critic. He was editor and drama critic of The Dial. He is most famous for his 1924 book, The Seven Lively Arts.

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All great ideas are controversial, or have been at one time.

Gilbert Seldes

Comedy is the last refuge of the nonconformist mind.

Gilbert Seldes