This volume contains the collected works of Charles Follen, accompanied by a memoir of his life written by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen. Charles Follen (1796-1840) was a German political refugee and abolitionist who became the first professor of German literature at Harvard University. Follen was a significant figure in the intellectual and social movements of his time, advocating for social reform and education. The works included in this volume showcase Follen's diverse interests and activities, shedding light on his contributions to literature, education, and social justice. The memoir provides an intimate portrait of his life, struggles, and achievements, offering valuable insights into the historical and intellectual context of the 19th century. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.