Barrett Wendell

Barrett Wendell (1855–1921) was an American writer, university teacher, and literary scholar. Born and deceased in Boston, he was educated at Harvard University. His professional career included teaching positions at Harvard University, the University of Paris, and the University of Cambridge. He specialized in English-language literature, the English language, and English studies.

Wendell was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He wrote in English and produced works such as *The conflict of idolatries*, *William Shakspere*, *Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury*, *La vie et la correspondance*, and *John Greenleaf Whittier*. His writings are recognized within the American Academy Arts Sciences collection.