Henry wadsworth longfellow biography life, family, story. His mother, zilpah wadsworth, was the daughter of a revolutionary war hero. 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. Antique 1883 book longfellow s poems excellent condition binding intact no page folds. This anthology collects poetry and other writings of henry wadsworth longfellow. His works are still regularly anthologised after nearly a century and a half. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. Henry wadsworth longfellow was a very popular author during the 19th centuryperhaps less so now. Longfellows poems typically featured sweetness, simplicity, and a romantic vision shaded by melancholy. Complete in one volume 1847 by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born in portland, mainethen still part of massachusettson february 27, 1807, the second son in a family of eight children. First edition, first printing, of longfellow s dramatic poem, inscribed in the year of publication.
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Henry wadsworth longfellow s first epic poem, evangeline. As the son of a prominent lawyer, henry was expected to have a similar profession as an adult. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems by the famous poet all. For the soul is dead that slumbers, and things are not what they seem. This volume includes much of longfellow s work as a translatorfrom swedish, danish, anglosaxon, german, spanish, french, and italian from dante. Early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow 1893 antique poetry book in. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was probably the most influential american poet of the 19th century. Considered by many to be the most popular american poet of the 19th. Henry wadsworth longfellows first epic poem, evangeline. Shop for henry wadsworth longfellow related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris the. A psalm of life by henry wadsworth longfellow poetry foundation.
Feb 24, 2012 second opinion i have a first edition 1895 autographed book, the early poems by henry wadsworth longfellow and was wondering what the value might be read more glenda b. The poem elevated longfellow to be the most famous writer in america and has had a lasting cultural impact, especially in nova scotia and louisiana, where most. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia are collectible items relating to american poet henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 brief historybiography longfellow was an esteemed college professor, but also the most popular american poet of his time. Dust thou art, to dust returnest, was not spoken of the soul.
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Isbn 9781163216842 9781163216842 hardcover, kessinger publishing, llc, 2010 the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. What the heart of the young man said to the psalmist. He was one of the most popular american poets of his day. Henry wadsworth longfellow born february 27, 1807 died march 24, 1882 was an american poet of the romantic period. Antique henry longfellow books political works 1891 and poems. A nicely bound copy of henry wadsworth longfellows poetry. Longfellows poems, poems of longfellow henry wadsworth. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27th, 1807 march 24th, 1882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Acclaimed poet henry wadsworth longfellow was born on february 27, 1807, in portland, maine. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american poets of the 19th century.
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The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. Boston houghton, osgood and company and houghton mifflin company, 18791883 the wadsworth family copy, signed by henry w. The second of eight children, longfellow began attending school when he was just three years old. Longfellow, 4x 34 piece of paper attached to 7x1 12 piece of paper two surfaces. The book is beautifully bound with intricate design details on the outer cover and binding. Poetry book poems by henry wadsworth longfellow 1906. His notable works included the song of hiawatha and paul reveres ride. Widely admired by his contemporaries, longfellow achieved a degree of popularity in his day. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by henry wadsworth longfellow biographical sketch henry wadsworth longfellow, whose descent is traced from william longfellow of byfield, massachusetts, an english immigrant of the third quarter of the seventeenth century, was the son of stephen and zilpha wadsworth longfellow.
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