The White Mr. Longfellow (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)

In "The White Mr. Longfellow," a compelling essay found within his larger work, "Literary Friends and Acquaintance," William Dean Howells offers a nuanced and engaging exploration of the esteemed poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Howells employs a conversational and reflective literary style, typical of his writing, blending personal anecdote with critical analysis. This essay situates Longfellow w...