Remembered Yesterdays - Robert Underwood Johnson - Bog

Remembered Yesterdays is a book written by Robert Underwood Johnson, an American author and diplomat. The book is a collection of essays and memoirs that reflect on Johnson's personal experiences, as well as his observations of the world around him. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including Johnson's childhood memories, his travels around the world, his encounters with famous figures such as Mark Twain and Theodore Roosevelt, and his reflections on the political and social issues of his time. Throughout the book, Johnson's writing is characterized by his vivid descriptions, his sharp wit, and his thoughtful insights. He offers a unique perspective on the events and people that shaped his life and the world he lived in, and his writing is both entertaining and informative. Remembered Yesterdays is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, literature, and culture, as well as for those who simply enjoy reading engaging and well-crafted essays.1923. With illustrations. The memoirs of the American poet, translator, and editor of Century Magazine, Robert Underwood Johnson. Johnson was by temperament a latter-day Romantic. His poetic models were the Georgians, Tennyson, the Brownings, Shelley, and Keats. With these last three he shared a passion for Italy serving as the American Ambassador. After the success of his 1910 occasional poem St. Gaudens, An Ode, Johnson was widely regarded as America's unofficial Poet Laureate.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.