F. V. N. (Franklin Verzelius Newton) Painter

F. V. N. (Franklin Verzelius Newton) Painter
Franklin Verzelius Newton Painter was an American scholar, literary critic, and writer born in 1852. He was a professor of modern languages at Roanoke College in Virginia and contributed significantly to educational literature. Painter is best known for his works such as "A History of Education" and "Luther on Education," where he explored the development of education through historical figures and movements. His writings often focused on the influence of culture and religion on education, and he played an essential role in the study of educational history.

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Poets of the South

Poets of the South

by: F. V. N. (Franklin Verzelius Newton) Painter
CHAPTER I MINOR POETS OF THE SOUTH The first poetic writer of this country had his home at Jamestown. He was GEORGE SANDYS who came to Virginia in 1621, and succeeded his brother as treasurer of the newly established colony. Amid the hardships of pioneer colonial life, in which he proved himself a leading spirit, he had the literary zeal to complete his translation of Ovid's Metamorphoses, which... more...
Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism

Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism

by: F. V. N. (Franklin Verzelius Newton) Painter
CHAPTER I NATURE AND OFFICE OF CRITICISM 1. Purpose of Literary Study. The study or reading of literature ordinarily has a threefold purpose,—knowledge, pleasure, and culture. This purpose shows us both the character of the literature which should be read and the manner in which it should be read. As a rule we should read only books of recognized excellence, and read them with sympathetic... more...