The biography of a man of letters expressing the insights of more than a half century of literary and historical inquiry. For all who share an interest in American culture, history, education, and intellectual development, this autobiography must be considered a rich legacy of a major figure in American letters. Howard Mumford Jones, 1892-1980, American writer, literary critic, professor of English at Harvard University. Pulitzer-prize for general non-fiction for his book "O Strange New World" and for biography for his three volume work, "Henry Adams". 292 pages with index. 9.25 x 6.25 inches. Univ of Wisconsin Press, Madison, Wisconsin and London, UK, 1979.