This collection of letters, essays, and other writings offers a glimpse into the life and thoughts of Rufus Wilmot Griswold, a 19th-century American literary critic and editor. Including correspondence with some of the era's most notable writers, such as Edgar Allan Poe and Walt Whitman, this book sheds light on the literary and cultural scene of the time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.