Francis Henry Underwood Boeken

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This book is a concise overview of the life and work of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, one of America's most beloved poets. Written by one of Longfellow's contemporaries, this biography offers a unique perspective on the poet's life and literary legacy. With illuminating analysis of Longfellow's best-known works, this book is a must-read for poetry lovers and scholars.

This essay, read before the National Teachers Association in Boston in August 1872, explores the place of English literature in popular education. Underwood argues that the study of literature is essential for the development of critical thinking and a well-rounded education. Anyone interested in the history of education or literary studies would find this essay to be a valuable resource.