Barrett Wendell and His Letters

"Barrett Wendell and His Letters" offers a profound look into the life and mind of one of Harvard's most influential literary scholars. This collection of correspondence, curated to reveal the character and intellectual evolution of Barrett Wendell, provides an intimate perspective on the academic and cultural landscape of late 19th and early 20th-century America.

As a pioneer in the study of American literature and a dedicated educator, Wendell's letters capture his sharp wit, his deep-seat...