Kenneth Silverman
Kenneth Silverman was an American biographer and author, known for his detailed and scholarly biographies of historical figures such as Edgar Allan Poe and Harry Houdini. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography for his work 'The Life and Times of Cotton Mather' and was a professor emeritus at New York University. Silverman's work is characterized by meticulous research and a narrative style that brings his subjects' stories to life.
Books
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1. The Life and Times of Cotton Mather
This biography delves into the life of Cotton Mather, a prominent figure in colonial New England's Puritan society. It explores his role in the infamous Salem witch trials, his efforts to reconcile science and religion, and his deep-seated belief in the supernatural. The book also examines Mather's personal life, highlighting his relationships, health struggles, and his own internal conflicts between faith and reason. It provides an in-depth look at a man often seen as a symbol of the rigid and superstitious early American mindset.
