Five Prophets Of Today: Curtis, Whittier, And Longfellow; Renan And Tennyson; Samuel Longfellow (1892) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165407071)

""Five Prophets of Today"" is a book written by Edward Everett Hale in 1892. The book explores the lives and works of five prominent individuals who were considered to be prophets of their time. These individuals include Curtis, Whittier, and Longfellow, who were American poets and writers, as well as Renan and Tennyson, who were European scholars and poets.The book provides a detailed analysis of the works of these five individuals and their impact on society. The author examines their writings and speeches, and explores the themes and ideas that they conveyed. The book also delves into their personal lives and the events that shaped their beliefs and perspectives.One of the main focuses of the book is on Samuel Longfellow, the younger brother of the famous American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The author provides a comprehensive account of Samuel Longfellow's life and work, including his contributions to the Unitarian church and his involvement in social reform movements.Overall, ""Five Prophets of Today"" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that sheds light on the lives and works of some of the most influential figures of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, and social justice.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.

Author: Edward Everett Hale, William Henry Lyon, Charles Gordon Ames
ISBN-10: 1165407078
ISBN-13: 9781165407071
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 60
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d