Collier's New Encyclopedia (1921)/Hoffman, Charles Fenno

HOFFMAN, CHARLES FENNO, an American poet and novelist; born in New York City, in 1806. He was originally a lawyer. He founded the &ldquo;Knickerbocker Magazine,&rdquo; edited the &ldquo;Literary World,&rdquo; and was owner and editor of the &ldquo;American Magazine.&rdquo; His finest work was his songs, the best known being &ldquo;Sparkling and Bright,&rdquo; and &ldquo;The Myrtle and Steel.&rdquo; He wrote the novel &ldquo;Greyslaer&rdquo; (1840). His complete poetical works appeared in 1874. He died in Harrisburg, Pa., June 7, 1884.