Hughes Mearns
William Hughes Mearns (1875–1965), better known as Hughes Mearns, was an American educator and poet. A graduate of Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania, Mearns was a professor at the Philadelphia School of Pedagogy from 1905 to 1920. Mearns is remembered now as the author of the poem "Antigonish". However, his ideas about encouraging the natural creativity of children, particularly those age 3 through 8 were novel at the time. It has been written about him that, "He typed notes of their conversations; he learned how to make them forget there was an adult around; never asked them questions and never showed surprise no matter what they did or said."
Richard Richard
"Richard Richard" by Hughes Mearns is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds on a steamer and centers around the intriguing rela...
By Hughes Mearns
The Vinegar Saint
"The Vinegar Saint" by Hughes Mearns is a novel written in the early 20th century. This book revolves around the character of Gorgas Levering and her ...
By Hughes Mearns