Portrait etching by samuel hollyer, 6 x 8 inches, of longfellow, whose works include hyperion, evangeline, poems on slavery, and the song of hiawatha. Longfellow was never one for violent contention so i find it hard to take his analogy too seriously, but the image of the old man clouded and confused, crying because he cant read any morethat i believe. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american poet and educator whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Henry wadsworth longfellow, one of the fireside poets, wrote lyrical poems about history, mythology, and legend that were popular and widely translated, making him the most famous american of his day. New and selected poems 2014, and the editor of nine library of america publications. He attended the portland academy and bowdoin college, where he developed a love of storyt. Mcclatchy 19452018 was the author of many books of poetry and essays, including plundered hearts. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born in 1807 in portland, maine, and he became a professor of modern languages at harvard. Henry wadsworth longfellow, famous poet family friend poems. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was the most popular and admired american poet of the nineteenth century. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was the most popular american poet of his time, and one of the most famous american poets of all time.
Picking just 10 is a tricky equation when it concerns the works of a poet. This poem recounts the night of april 18, 1775 when paul revere rode through massachusetts warning of the britishs arrival. Turn round and round without a pause, without a sound. It is to weave together their beautiful traditions as whole. To a child poem henry wadsworth longfellow poems best. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american poets of the 19th century. Henry wadsworth longfellow was known as a fireside poet because his poems were read by the fire as a means of entertainment. Excelsior by henry wadsworth longfellow poetry foundation. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieri s divine comedy and was one of the fireside poets from new england. I have at length hit upon a plan for a poem on the american indians, which seems to me the right one and the only. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems by the famous poet all. It has been said that certain of his poems the long narratives evangeline and the song of hiawatha most notably were once read in every literate home in america. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born on february 27, 1807, in portland, maine.
My books poem by henry wadsworth longfellow poem hunter. Earlier poems ballads and other poems poems on slavery the belfry of bruges and other poems evangeline. His father was of puritan stock, and a lawyer by profession. Poems of henry longfellow leather bound 1901 by crowell. His first book of poetry was voices of the night 1839 which included hymn to the night and a psalm of life, ballads and other poems 1841 included the village blacksmith and the skeleton in armor.
The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris divine comedy, and was one of the five fireside poets. Paul reveres ride by henry wadsworth longfellow, famous. As a fond mother, when the day is oer, keramos and other poems a book of sonnets. Short poems and sonnets by henry wadsworth longfellow. Below youll find a variety of shorter poems and sonnets by henry wadsworth longfellow. One glance at the moseslike profile on the jacket of the new library of america edition of. The family soon moved to a house on congress street, now known as the wadsworth longfellow home. First editionthis is a lovely book but unfortunatly the previous owner has taken out all the full page3 plate, this doesnt detract from the beauty of the book for the longfellow fan, this give an opportunity too someone to buy a very old copy at a very good price, internally very clean the. Autumn poem by henry wadsworth longfellow poem hunter. The excerpts from the song of hiawatha were strange at best, but with evangeline longfellow won my heart. The small volume of ballads, and other poems, appeared in 1841. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Contents click each section to view list of poems voices of the night earlier poems ballads and other poems poems on slavery the belfry of bruges and other poems evangeline.
About this time longfellow gave a series of lectures on dante, illustrating them. Through them it feels the glow of a brighter and sunnier climate than reaches the trunks below. The shades of night were falling fast, as through an alpine village passed. In the summer of 1854, longfellow wrote in his diary. Isbn 9780548484944 9780548484944 softcover, kessinger publishing, llc, 2007.
The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow kindle edition by longfellow, henry wadsworth. Longfellow with biography notes and index by longfellow, henry w. There were several different printings of this particular collection of longfellows poems. He achieved a level of national and international prominence previously unequaled in the literary history of the united states and is one of the few american writers honored in the poets corner of westminster abbeyin fact, he is believed to be the first as his. Henry wadsworth longfellow has been a beloved poet of mine since grade school. What the leaves are to the forest, with light and air for food, ere their sweet and tender juices have been hardened into wood, that to the world are children.
Henry wadsworth longfellow was inspired to write this poem after visiting old north church, where the lanterns were held that night in 1775. Today we make the poets words our own henry wadsworth longfellow. American poet henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow poems fine. His works are still regularly anthologised after nearly a century and a half. For more than seventy years, penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the englishspeaking world. The result is books such as the one you own are relatively common and not much in demand. Longfellow was not only a poet but an educator and he was a professor at both bowdoin college and harvard. I was given a longfellow book that is about 434 by 812 and is padded.
Biographical sketch by nathan haskell dole and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One glance at the moseslike profile on the jacket of the new library of america edition of his selected poems and. A youth, who bore, mid snow and ice, a banner with the strange device, his brow was sad. Henry wadsworth longfellow was a very popular author during the 19th centuryperhaps less so now. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. More editions of the song of hiawatha and more poems classic books on cassettes collection unabridged. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Find longfellows poems by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. Evangeline is one of longfellows most popular poems and was once a great favorite with the american people. Short poems by henry wadsworth longfellow below youll find a variety of shorter poems and sonnets by henry wadsworth longfellow.
Approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. Into the darkness and the hush of night ultima thule sonnets 1880. Sadly as some old mediaeval knightgazed at the arms he could no longer wieldthe sword twohanded and the shining shield. Nov 6, 2014 poems of henry longfellow leather bound 1901 by luckysevenvintage stay safe and healthy.
The song of hiawatha 1855, the first genuinely native epic in american poetry. The shorter poems in the beginning of this book already blew me away with their beautiful language, and i found many poems that i want to memorize. Complete in one volume classic reprint by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book is a fine collectible with a protective casing with gold edging and.
His most famous narrative poems include the song of hiawatha, paul reveres ride, the village blacksmith, the wreck of the hesperus. Possibly his 2 most famous poems are paul reveres ride and the song of hiawatha. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow. Considered by many to be the most popular american poet of the 19th. Poetry pages henry wadsworth longfellow recollecting. Now you can enjoy the best henry wadsworth longfellow poems in the best poems of henry. Henry wadsworth longfellow poetry collection from famous poets and poems. Troy books publishers of traditional ways spells from the wise womans. His father served in congress and his grandfather was a revolutionary war hero. Masque of pandora and other poems flight the fourth 1875. Children poem by henry wadsworth longfellow poem hunter. Evangeline 1903, limited edition illustrated and signed by john h. Featuring i heard the bells on chistmas day, excelsior, the midnight ride of paul revere, a psalm of life, and more. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. Poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, published in new york by crowell and company in 1893. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems, biography, quotes. Henry wadsworth longfellow, whom griswold describes as the greatest american poet, was born at portland, maine, february 27, 1807, and he died at cambridge, massachusetts, march 24, 1882. Yellowing on paper and stains, but it is over 100 yrs old. Find the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. Mcclatchy 19452018, volume editor, was the author of many books of poetry and essays, including plundered hearts. To see all available titles by other authors, drop by our index of free books alphabetized by author or arranged alphabetically by.
And voice more beautiful than a poets books, or murmuring sound of water as it flows. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was an american poet and. I was given a longfellow book that is about 434 by 812. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was probably the most influential american poet of the 19th century.
In his chamber, weak and dying, the belfry of bruges and other poems. Longfellows lyric poems were known for their musicality and. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. For many years almost every school child studied this poem during the middle school years. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris divine comedy and was one of the fireside poets from new england longfellow was born in portland, maine, which was then still part of. Masque of pandora and other poems a book of sonnets 1875. Librivox recording of evangeline by henry wadsworth longfellow.
Longfellow poems with images antique books, vintage book. Find all books by henry wadsworth longfellow and compare prices. Leather bound hardback with gilt lettering, page edges, and flo. This selection includes generous samplings from his longer worksevangeline, the courtship of miles standish, and hiawathaas well as his shorter lyrics and less familiar narrative poems. He achieved a level of national and international prominence previously unequaled in the literary history of the united states and is one of the few american writers honored in the poets corner of westminster abbeyin fact, he is believed to be the first as his bust was installed.
Through them it feels the glow of a brighter and sunnier climate than reaches the. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems by the famous poet. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This selection includes generous samplings from his longer worksevangeline, the courtship. Longfellows complete poems by longfellow henry wadsworth. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow book. The courtship of miles standish and other poems 1858, first american edition, inscribed by longfellow. Boston houghton, osgood and company and houghton mifflin company, 18791883 the wadsworth family copy, signed by henry w. No american poet ever filled out the part quite like henry wadsworth longfellow. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow kindle. Longfellow american poetry in the age of whitman and. While this is based on a historical event, there are some fictional aspects.
What emerged the next year was the song of hiawatha, a composite of legends, folklore, myth, and characters that presents, in short, lilting trochees, the. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was an american poet. Find best loved poems by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. Lots of longfellow out there, but its still a nice sturdy book of over one hundred fifty years old that you should enjoy having around. This volume of selected poems by henry wadsworth longfellow was a true delight to read. About this time longfellow gave a series of lectures on dante, illustrating them by translations from the work of the great italian poet. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. He possessed the necessary wealth to give his children school opportunities. My interpretation of autumn by henry wadsworth longfellow, is that the poem is a metaphor for the reign of charlemagne, who was in the medieval mind, the finest example of what a christian king could be. No publishing date only states buffalo new york answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Hither across the plains, keramos and other poems a book of sonnets. Born in portland, maine, and educated at bowdoin college, longfellows ambition was always to become a writer. This clay, well mixed with marl and sand, follows the motion of my hand.
The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by henry. Learn about how he created american history through the use of musical. The poets return from europe, in 1842, was marked by the poems on slavery, dedicated to channing. As far as value i wouldnt put it much over five dollars. Childrens crusade, the a fragment what is this i read in history, in the harbor. The engraving is signed in pencil by hollyer 18261919, considered the last of the old school of american lineengravers, remembered for his landscapes, bookplates, and oftreproduced. His three most popular narrative poems are thoroughly rooted in american soil. The poet s return from europe, in 1842, was marked by the poems on slavery, dedicated to channing. A while ago, i came across his poems and fell in love with them.
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