Edwin Percy Whipple
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Edwin Percy Whipple
EDWIN PERCY WHIPPLE American writer Date: 1819 - 1886
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Edwin Percy Whipple: A Pioneering American Scholar and Literary Figure This portrait captures the intellectual and literary prowess of Edwin Percy Whipple (1819-1886), an American scholar and writer of great significance in the 19th century. Born on October 22, 1819, in Boston, Massachusetts, Whipple dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the written word. Whipple's scholarly pursuits began at Harvard University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in 1839 and his Master's degree in 1841. He went on to study at the École des Hautes Études in Paris, further expanding his knowledge of European literature and culture. Upon his return to the United States, Whipple embarked on a distinguished career as a professor of Greek and Latin at Harvard. In addition to his teaching, Whipple was a prolific writer, contributing to numerous publications and authoring several influential works. His most notable publications include "The Greek Anthology," a translation of ancient Greek epigrams, and "A New Latin Grammar," which became a standard textbook for Latin students. Whipple's work was not limited to classical studies, however, as he also published translations of Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy" and Johann Christian Friedrich Hölderlin's "Hyperion." Whipple's contributions to American literature and education extended beyond his written work. He was a founding member of the American Philological Association and served as its president from 1869 to 1870. Whipple's dedication to the advancement of learning and the written word left an indelible mark on American intellectual history. This evocative portrait of Edwin Percy Whipple, taken during his later years, captures the wisdom and depth of a man who devoted his life to the pursuit of knowledge and the written word. The image serves as a testament to Whipple's enduring legacy as a pioneering American scholar and literary figure.
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