Barrett Wendell and His Letters

'Barrett Wendell and His Letters' provides an intimate and scholarly exploration of the life of one of Harvard University’s most influential and charismatic figures. Through a meticulously curated collection of personal correspondence, M.A. De Wolfe Howe presents a vivid portrait of Barrett Wendell-a pioneering professor, literary critic, and cultural commentator who left an indelible mark on American education and letters.The work delves into Wendell’s intellectual development, his long and distinguished career at Harvard, and his relationships with contemporary literary and academic giants. His letters reveal a man of keen wit, profound insight, and occasional controversy, reflecting the shifting social and intellectual landscapes of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Beyond a mere biography, this volume serves as a historical record of a transformative era in American literature and academic life. It captures the essence of a scholar who championed the study of American literature as a distinct and vital field, making it an essential resource for readers interested in the history of higher education, the evolution of literary criticism, and the personal lives of the intellectuals who shaped modern thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.