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Eugene Parsons

b. 1855

A teacher, lecturer, and historian, this late-19th- and early-20th-century writer ranged from literary criticism to American history and Colorado subjects. His books on George Washington, Tennyson, and Colorado show a clear love of biography, character, and place.

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Tennyson's Life and Poetry: And Mistakes Concerning Tennyson

Tennyson's Life and Poetry: And Mistakes Concerning Tennyson

by Eugene Parsons

About the author

Born in Henderson, New York, in 1855, he was educated at the University of Chicago and went on to work as a teacher, lecturer, and author. Archival and bibliographic records connect him with a wide mix of subjects, from school speaking books and literary studies to history and poetry.

After moving to Colorado in 1904, he became especially interested in the state's past. His known works include George Washington: A Character Sketch, The Making of Colorado, The History of Colorado, Japanese Philosophy of Life, and writings on Denver poets and Colorado Baptist history.

He died in Denver in 1933. No suitable verified portrait image was found during this search, so the profile image is left blank.