Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Nathaniel Parker Willis"" by Henry A. Beers was published in 1885 and provides a detailed biography of the American author, poet, and editor Nathaniel Parker Willis. The book covers Willis's life from his birth in 1806 to his death in 1867, including his early years in Boston, his education at Yale, and his career as a journalist and writer in New York City.Beers delves into Willis's personal life, including his marriages and relationships with other writers and artists of his time, such as Edgar Allan Poe and Washington Irving. The book also explores Willis's literary works, including his poetry, essays, and novels, and his contributions as an editor of various magazines and newspapers.Throughout the book, Beers provides a critical analysis of Willis's writing style and the themes and motifs that permeate his work. He also examines the cultural and historical context in which Willis lived and worked, shedding light on the social and political issues of the time.Overall, ""Nathaniel Parker Willis"" is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of America's most influential writers of the 19th century.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.
