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Some of his poems are paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Paul reveres ride 1860 is a poem by american poet henry wadsworth longfellow that commemorates the actions of american patriot paul revere on april 18, 1775, although with significant inaccuracies. The early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow, henry wadsworth seller curious book shop published 1888 condition very good with no dust jacket. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was the most popular and admired american poet of the nineteenth century. Does anyone know anything about books and their value. I have a lovely book i cannot find reference to anywhere.
Approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. His bestknown works are the song of hiawatha and evangeline. Todays paper search latest coronavirus families core values. It has a blue leather cover with somewhat abstract flower designs. Biographical sketch by nathan haskell dole and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Henry wadsworth longfellow was a famed 19th century scholar, novelist and poet, known for works like voices of the night, evangeline and the song of hiawatha. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. He was one of the most popular american poets of his day. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american educator and poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. It was commented in this other reading that henry in his day was americas most read and beloved poet and eventually supported himself on his poetry.
Henry wadsworth longfellow is one of americas most famous poets of all time. The traveller hastens toward the town, and the tide rises, the tide falls. His poetry reflects great versatility, generally utilizing anapestic and trochaic forms, blank. Henry wadsworth longfellow biography life, family, story. He wrote melodic lyric poems often focusing on mythological stories, and often with an underlying theme of moral and cultural values. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow, henry wadsworth. Sounds like a great old book, longfellow was pretty popular too. Nature poem by henry wadsworth longfellow poem hunter. Approximate value of the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. Longfellows evangeline, was wondering how much its worth. Henry wadsworth longfellow pennys poetry pages wiki. Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay, superb writings on nature.
The nature of longfellow s poetic genius is elusive, hard to pin down, though it may help to recall that first and foremost he was a public poet. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. The book itself is well constructed, easy to read and the cover picture says a lot. What i would do, is take its condition into consideration, and for spits and giggles, run a search on ebay. Find nearly any book by henry wadsworth longfellow. Posted in antiques, books tagged antique books, by canadian streams, collectibles, elizabeth browning, emily taylor, england and its people, harpers, harvey newcomb, henry wadsworth longfellow, john bunyan, julius caesar, lawrence burpee, methodist hymn book, pilgrims progress, rays from the sun of righteousness, richard newton d. Aftermath page images at moa longfellow, henry wadsworth, 18071882. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, a psalm of life, the song of hiawatha, evangeline, and christmas bells. Early draft autograph manuscript of excelsior, incorporated into an autograph letter signed to samuel cutler ward my dear excelsior by longfellow, henry wadsworth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small weara very nice vintage book by henry wadsworth longfellowpublished byhoughton mifflin and co1887with numerous illustrations. His mother encouraged his enthusiasm for reading and learning, introducing him to robinson crusoe and don quixote.
His father, stephen longfellow, was a portland lawyer and congressman, and mother, zilpah, was the daughter of general peleg wadsworth and a descendant of john alden of the mayflower. The epic relates the fictional adventures of an ojibwe warrior named hiawatha and the tragedy of his love for minnehaha, a dakota woman. Channing the slaves dream the good part the slave in the dismal swamp the slave singing at midnight the witnesses the quadroon girl the warning. Henry wadsworth longfellow was an american poet and educator. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was an american educator and poet whose works include such classics as paul reveres ride and the song of hiawatha. Born in maine, longfellow lived for most of his life in. Comments about nature by henry wadsworth longfellow.
Henry wadsworth longfellow simple english wikipedia, the. Selected poems by henry wadsworth longfellow, paperback. What parts of this poem reflect henry wadsworth longfellows attempt to define american identity. He was famous for writing lyric poems, which were popular for their musicality and stories of mythology and legend.
Longfellow with biography notes and index by longfellow, henry w. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. The finished book tales of a wayside inn was published in part to rally support during some of the darkest days of the civil war. The book is not dated, however there is a name written in it with the year 1884 see photos. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris the divine comedy and was one of the five members of the group known as the fireside poets.
Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american teacher and poet. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow poems. 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. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small weara very nice vintage book by henry wadsworth longfellow published byhoughton mifflin and co1887with numerous illustrations. The result is books such as the one you own are relatively common and not much in demand. Buy a cheap copy of selected poems book by henry wadsworth longfellow. Following howes death, the inn changed hands several times and struggled on into the twentieth century, enabled largely by its nowfamous association with longfellows book of verse. First published on the eve of the american civil war and later the opening tale of the 22 linked narratives that comprise longfellows tales of a wayside inn, the poem rescued a minor figure of the revolutionary war from obscurity and made him into a national hero. Isbn 9780548484944 9780548484944 softcover, kessinger publishing, llc, 2007.
In his years there, he earned a reputation as being very studious and became fluent in latin. Henry wadsworth longfellow has 833 books on goodreads with 58225 ratings. Henry wadsworth longfellow was known as a fireside poet because his poems were read by the fire as a means of entertainment. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american poets of the 19th century. 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. Longfellow predominantly wrote lyric poetry, known for its musicality, which often presented stories of mythology and legend. What is longfellows message in his poem and is this message still relevant today. Books by henry wadsworth longfellow author of the song of. Its a great story, a beautiful song with a great rhythum. Henry s maternal grandfather, general peleg wadsworth, was a revolutionary war hero who went on to serve in the massachusetts legislature and the u. Henry wadsworth was an american poet and educator whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. He was the second child and second son of zilpah wadsworth and stephen longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born in portland, maine, on february 27, 1807, into an established new england family. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow, henry wadsworth, 18071882 an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article longfellow, henry wadsworth, 18071882.
Born in maine in 1807, longfellow would go on to write timeless classics that remain beloved to this day. Poems on slavery by henry wadsworth longfellow free ebook. It is a version of the poems of henry wadsworth longfellow with a biographical sketch by nathan haskell dole and published by thomas y. I am enamored with the story and the wonderful work of henry wadsworth longfellow and i highly reccommend this book to one and all.
His father was a prominent lawyer and served in both the massachusetts state legislature and the congress of the united states. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was probably the most influential american poet of the 19th century. Read all poems of henry wadsworth longfellow and infos about henry wadsworth longfellow. Apr 15, 2019 henry wadsworth longfellow was a famed 19th century scholar, novelist and poet, known for works like voices of the night, evangeline and the song of hiawatha. It is titled the hanging of the crane by henry wadsworth longfellow. This selection includes generous samplings from his longer worksevangeline, the courtship of miles standish, and. Feb 24, 2012 approximate value of the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. Find signed collectible books by henry wadsworth longfellow the building of the ship.
Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow, henry wadsworth, 18071882 an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article. The nature of longfellows poetic genius is elusive, hard to pin down, though it may help to recall that first and foremost he was a public poet. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow house washingtons. Of the midnight ride of paul revere, on the eighteenth of april, in seventyfive. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. 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. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow, henry wadsworth, 1807. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american poet among whose works were paul reveres ride, a psalm of life, the song of hiawatha and evangeline. Henry wadsworth longfellow was enrolled in a dame school at the age of three and by age six was enrolled at the private portland academy. 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 massachusetts.
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Longfellow was born in portland, maine, on 27 february 1807. Ex library book with the usual library stamps markings. 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. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was born in portland, maine. Henry wadsworth longfellow, first edition abebooks. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. It is by henry wadsworth longfellow and features a color litho of the writer. He also wrote the first american translation of dante alighieris divine comedy and was one of the five members of the group known as the fireside poets. The tide rises, the tide falls, the twilight darkens, the curlew calls. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow. I recently bought a book at a flea market entitled golden legend. Paul reveres ride by henry wadsworth longfellow poems. Darkness settles on roofs and walls, but the sea, the sea in the darkness calls. Now you can enjoy the best henry wadsworth longfellow poems in the best poems of henry.
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. Born in portland, maine, and educated at bowdoin college, longfellows ambition was always to become a writer. Longfellow was born at portland, maine, the son of stephen longfellow, a lawyer. Longfellow was an esteemed college professor, but also the most popular american poet of his time. 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. Henry wadsworth longfellows most popular book is the song of hiawatha. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieri s divine comedy and was one of the fireside poets from new england. Henry wadsworth longfellow was a very popular author during the 19th centuryperhaps less so now.
From childhood he cared little for games, but was always devoted to reading. Paul reveres ride is one of longfellows best known and most widely read poems. Looking at his message, what qualities and values as a person do you think hwl lived by. Approximate value of the early poems of henry wadsworth. The song of hiawatha is an 1855 epic poem in trochaic tetrameter by henry wadsworth longfellow which features native american characters. The song of hiawatha is the best book i have ever been exposed to. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. In 1822 he was sent to bowdoin college, of which his father was a trustee, and after graduating was. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small. Possibly his 2 most famous poems are paul reveres ride and the song of hiawatha. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia. He attended portland academy and then bowdoin college, in maine, graduating in 1825. Longfellow, henry wadsworth oxford research encyclopedia of.
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