| Author |
Beers, Henry A. (Henry Augustin), 1847-1926 |
| Title |
Nathaniel Parker Willis
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Nathaniel Parker Willis" by Henry A. Beers is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the life and career of the poet and journalist Nathaniel Parker Willis, an influential figure in American literature, especially in the context of his contemporaries such as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The biography delves into his ancestry, early years, and life experiences that shaped his literary output and reputation. The opening of the biography sets the stage by providing background information on Willis's family lineage, which highlights the literary traditions he inherited, particularly from his father and grandfather, who were involved in journalism. It portrays Willis's formative years in Portland, Maine, and later in Boston, detailing his education and the influential figures during his young adulthood. Beers emphasizes Willis's early literary endeavors and contrasts his popularity with that of Longfellow, illustrating the wider literary scene of his time and the challenges faced by writers in maintaining relevance amidst changing literary tastes. This opening portion establishes the biographical framework and thematic concerns that will be explored throughout Willis's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Willis, Nathaniel Parker, 1806-1867
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| Subject |
Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53876 |
| Release Date |
Jan 3, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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