George Edward Woodberry

George Edward Woodberry (1855-1930) was an American literary critic, poet, and professor. He was born in Beverly, Massachusetts and attended Harvard University, where he studied under influential literary scholar Francis James Child. Woodberry's literary career began with his poetry. His first collection, "The North Shore Watch and Other Poems," was published in 1883 and was followed by several other volumes of poetry. However, he is perhaps best known for his work as a literary critic and scholar. He wrote extensively on the works of William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, and other prominent writers. In addition to his writing, Woodberry was also a respected professor of English literature. He taught at a number of institutions, including the University of Nebraska, Columbia University, and Harvard University, where he was appointed the George Edward Woodberry Professor of Literature in 1914. Woodberry was a prominent figure in the American literary scene of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and was awarded the Poetry Society of America's Gold Medal in 1928 for his contributions to American poetry. George Edward Woodberry passed away in 1930 at the age of 74. His literary works and critical writings continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and readers today.