Henry Walcott Boynton

Henry Walcott Boynton
Henry Walcott Boynton (1869–1947) was an American author, editor, and literary critic known for his work in promoting and analyzing American literature. He wrote several books, including "James Fenimore Cooper" (1905), a study of the famous American novelist, and "Washington Irving" (1901), which examined the life and works of the renowned author. Boynton contributed to various literary magazines and was known for his clear, insightful writing style. His work helped to establish and preserve the literary heritage of prominent American writers during the early 20th century.

Author's Books:


The Golfer’s Rubáiyát I WAKE! for the sun has driven in equal flightThe stars before him from the Tee of Night,And holed them every one without a Miss,Swinging at ease his gold-shod Shaft of Light. WAKE, Loiterer! for already Dawn is seenWith her red marker on the eastern Green,And summons all her Little Ones to changeA joyous Three for every sad Thirteen. III AND as the Cock crew, those who stood... more...

EARLY YEARS AND SURROUNDINGS Irving's name stands as the first landmark in American letters. No other American writer has won the same sort of recognition abroad or esteem at home as became his early in life. And he has lost very little ground, so far as we can judge by the appeal to figures. The copyright on his works ran out long since, and a great many editions of Irving, cheap and costly,... more...