The White Mr. Longfellow

By William Dean Howells

Book Overview

The White Mr. Longfellow is a novel by William Dean Howells that tells the story of a young African American man named Noble Jackson who becomes a servant in the household of the famous poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Set in the mid-19th century, the novel explores themes of race, class, and identity as Noble navigates the complexities of his position as a servant and his desire to be treated as an equal by Longfellow and his family. Along the way, Noble encounters other characters who challenge his beliefs about race and social status, including a wealthy abolitionist and a former slave who has become a successful businessman. Through Noble's experiences, Howells offers a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of race relations in America during a pivotal moment in its history. The White Mr. Longfellow is a powerful and insightful novel that continues to resonate with readers today.I once asked him if he were not a great deal interrupted, and he said, with a faint sigh, Not more than was good for him, he fancied; if it were not for the interruptions, he might overwork. He was not a friend to stated exercise, I believe, nor fond of walking, as Lowell was; he had not, indeed, the childish associations of the younger poet with the Cambridge neighborhoods.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419187805
• ISBN13: 9781419187803
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.1"