Samuel Longfellow

""Samuel Longfellow: Memoir And Letters"" is a biographical work that explores the life of Samuel Longfellow, an American poet and hymn writer who lived from 1819 to 1892. The book is written by Samuel Longfellow himself and includes a collection of his personal letters, which provide insight into his thoughts and experiences throughout his life.The memoir portion of the book delves into Longfellow's early life, including his upbringing in a prominent New England family and his education at Harvard University. It also explores his career as a Unitarian minister and his involvement in the Transcendentalist movement, which emphasized the importance of individualism and intuition.The letters included in the book cover a wide range of topics, including Longfellow's travels, his relationships with family and friends, and his thoughts on religion and spirituality. They also provide a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of the 19th century, as Longfellow corresponded with many notable figures of the time, including Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau.Overall, ""Samuel Longfellow: Memoir And Letters"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of a significant figure in American literature and religious history.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.