IX.  AUTHORS.

CHAPTER XXXIII.

Henry W. Longfellow.

Birth and early life—­The old house by the sea—­College life—­Early literary productions—­Becomes a professor in Bowdoin College—­Travels in Europe—­Marriage—­Literary labors—­“Outre Mer”—­Is made a professor in Harvard College—­His second visit to Europe—­Death of his wife—­Goes to live in the Craigie House—­Historical associations—­Washington’s headquarters—­A congenial home—­Literary labors—­“Hyperion”—­Great popularity of the book—­“Voices of the Night”—­“The Spanish Student”—­Mr. Longfellow buys the Craigie House—­Summary of his works—­The “Song of Hiawatha”—­Death of Mrs. Longfellow—­Mr. Longfellow again visits Europe—­His popularity with the English-speaking race—­Cause of his popularity—­“Resignation”—­Scene from “The Golden Legend”—­The poet’s home.

CHAPTER XXXIV.

Nathaniel Hawthorne.

The Hawthornes of Salem—­A sea-going race—­Birth of Nathaniel Hawthorne—­A sad home—­Early life—­His college days—­Longfellow’s recollection of him—­Returns home—­The young recluse—­Literary efforts—­“Twice-Told Tales”—­“The most unknown author in America”—­Enters the Boston Custom House—­His duties—­Popularity with the sailors—­Loses his office—­Becomes a member of the Brook Farm Community—­Marries and goes to live at Concord—­“The Old Manse”—­Life at Concord—­Curiosity of the village people—­“Mosses from an Old Manse”—­Hawthorne’s visitors—­Hawthorne and his friends—­George William Curtis’ recollections—­Removes to Salem—­Is made surveyor of that port—­“The Scarlet Letter”—­Removal to the Berkshire Hills—­“The House of the Seven Gables”—­Returns to Concord—­“Life of Franklin Pierce”—­Is made Consul to Liverpool—–­Life abroad—­Depressed by the war—­Moncure D. Conway’s recollections—­Juvenile works—­Death of Mr. Ticknor—­Effect upon Hawthorne—­Goes traveling with Ex-President Pierce—­Sudden death of Hawthorne—­Burial at Concord.

X. ACTORS.

CHAPTER XXXV.

Edwin Booth.

The elder Booth—­His success as an actor—­His sons—­Birth of Edwin Booth—­Early life—­Brought up on the stage—­Admiration for his father—­Travels with him—­First appearance—­Appears frequently with his father—­Plays Richard III. in New York—­A bold venture—­Learns the details of his profession—­Visits Australia and the Sandwich Islands—­Re-appearance in New York in 1857—­Recollections of him at that time—­His labors in his profession—­Successful tours throughout the country—­Visits England—­Appears at the Haymarket Theater in London—­Studies on the continent—­Appearance at the Winter Garden—­The Shakespearian revivals—­Destruction of the Winter Garden by fire—­Loss of Mr. Booth’s theatrical wardrobe—­Popular sympathy—­The new theater—­Opening of the building—­Description of Booth’s Theater—­A magnificent establishment—­A splendid stage—­Novel mode of setting the scenes—­Magnificent mounting of the plays produced there—­Mr. Booth’s performances—­Personal—­Genius as an actor—­Beneficial influence upon the drama.