Publisher's Synopsis
""Later Years of The Saturday Club, 1870-1920"" is a historical book written by Mark Anthony DeWolfe Howe. The book provides a detailed account of the famous literary and intellectual club, The Saturday Club, which was active in Boston from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. The author focuses on the later years of the club, from 1870 to 1920, and provides a comprehensive overview of its members, activities, and impact on American culture and society.The book includes biographical sketches of the club's members, which include some of the most prominent figures of the time, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and James Russell Lowell. The author also discusses the club's meetings, which were held on Saturdays and featured lectures, discussions, and debates on various topics, including literature, politics, and philosophy.In addition to providing a detailed account of the club's activities, the book also explores the broader cultural and social context of the time. The author examines the impact of the Civil War, the rise of industrialization, and the changing attitudes towards religion and spirituality on the intellectual and cultural landscape of America.Overall, ""Later Years of The Saturday Club, 1870-1920"" is a fascinating and insightful book that provides a unique perspective on American intellectual and cultural history. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of American literature, philosophy, and culture, as well as those interested in the history of Boston and the New England region.Contributing Authors Include Theodore W. Richards, Bliss Perry, G. R. Agassiz, And Others.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.
