Inspirational Quotes by William Herbert Carruth (American Educator)

William Herbert Carruth (1859–1924) was an American educator, poet, and linguist, known for his contributions to literature, language studies, and poetry. A professor at the University of Kansas and Stanford University, he shaped academic discourse in modern languages and comparative literature.

Born in Osawatomie, Kansas, he earned a B.A. and M.A. in modern languages from the University of Kansas, later obtaining a PhD from Harvard University. He taught German and English at the University of Kansas (1880–1913) before becoming Professor of Comparative Literature at Stanford University (1913–24.) Beyond academia, he served as president of the Pacific Coast Conference of the Unitarian Church, advocating literary and philosophical discussions.

Carruth’s works include Each in His Own Tongue and Other Poems (1908,) a poetry collection, and his English translation of Hermann Gunkel’s The Legends of Genesis (1901,) contributing to biblical scholarship. His poetry, including Each in His Own Tongue, Ghosts of Dreams, and John Brown, explores individualism, nature, and human expression.

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