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The Courtship of Miles Standish and Minor Poems
Hardcover
Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025577050
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 448
Weight: 1.76
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Courtship of Miles Standish and Minor Poems is a celebrated collection of verse by one of America's most beloved poets, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The centerpiece, The Courtship of Miles Standish, is a narrative poem set in the early days of the Plymouth Colony. It follows the legendary romantic entanglement between the military leader Miles Standish, the shy messenger John Alden, and the steadfast Priscilla Mullens. Through rhythmic dactylic hexameter, Longfellow brings the trials and triumphs of the Pilgrim settlers to life, blending historical legend with themes of friendship, duty, and love.
Beyond the title poem, this collection includes a selection of Longfellow's minor works, showcasing his mastery of lyricism and his ability to evoke the American landscape and spirit. These shorter poems cover a variety of emotional and natural themes, reflecting the quiet beauty and moral clarity that defined Longfellow's literary career. This volume remains an essential piece of American literary heritage, offering readers a window into the romanticized history of the New World and the enduring power of classic storytelling through poetry.
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