Author

Charles Fenno Hoffman

Charles Fenno Hoffman is documented in Fuller’s published essays (1845). 2 distinct works are named, all in Books for the Holidays., and the most intensive engagement recorded is “analyzed”.

Engagement
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Essays
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1845
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Reprints, Memoirs passages, and repeat notes within a single manuscript are shown but never counted twice. Evidence for this author is selective, not exhaustive. Methodology →

In Fuller’s words

“The talismanic words “Fourth Edition,” upon the title-page, render praise from us unnecessary, nor are we disposed to dispute the favorable verdict of the public”
The Vigil of Faith and Other Poems · Books for the Holidays. · 1845

When Fuller engaged with Charles Fenno Hoffman

I. Childhood
II. Adolescence
III. Self-Directed
IV. Transcendentalist
V. New York2records
VI. Europe
✦. Memoirs (1852)
1810
1820
1832
1836
1844
1846
1850

This page brings together documented engagements currently identified within the Fuller Reading Worlds catalog.

Hoffman in Fuller’s reading world

Documentary evidence

Selected passages from Fuller’s own writings, in chronological order.

1845—

Books for the Holidays.

“Books for the Holidays.”
analyzed · quoted · read2 selected passages
“The talismanic words “Fourth Edition,” upon the title-page, render praise from us unnecessary, nor are we disposed to dispute the favorable verdict of the public”
“Not in approval, but in utterance dwelleth The Poet’s craving and the Poet’s power.” And we really find in his Poems a transcript of his experience;”

Fuller, Margaret. "Books for the Holidays." New-York Daily Tribune, 22 December 1845.