Recollections Of Eminent Men With Other Papers

by Edwin Percy Whipple

""Recollections Of Eminent Men With Other Papers"" is a book written by Edwin Percy Whipple. This book is a collection of Whipple's personal recollections of various eminent men he had met throughout his life. The book also includes other papers written by Whipple, such as essays on literature, philosophy, and history. The eminent men featured in this book include writers, poets, scholars, and politicians, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Abraham Lincoln. Whipple's recollections offer insight into the personalities and lives of these famous figures, as well as the cultural and intellectual climate of the time. The essays included in this book cover a range of topics, including the nature of genius, the role of literature in society, and the history of the American Revolution. Overall, ""Recollections Of Eminent Men With Other Papers"" is a fascinating look into the lives and thoughts of some of the most important figures in American history and culture, as seen through the eyes of a respected literary critic and essayist.Recollections Rufus Choate, Agassiz, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Motley, Charles Sumner, George Ticknor, Matthew Arnold, Barry Cornwell, Daniel Deronda, And George Eliot.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

444 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Edwin Percy Whipple (March 8, 1819 – June 16, 1886) was an American essayist and critic.