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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: A Biographical Sketch

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: A Biographical Sketch

Underwood, Francis H.

Paperback

19th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesPoetry Criticism

ISBN10: 1162950552
ISBN13: 9781162950556
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: A Biographical Sketch is a book written by Francis H. Underwood that provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of the famous American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Longfellow's life, including his childhood, education, literary career, and personal life. The book begins with a detailed account of Longfellow's early years, including his upbringing in Portland, Maine, and his education at Bowdoin College. It then goes on to explore Longfellow's literary career, discussing his early works, such as Voices of the Night and Ballads and Other Poems, as well as his later works, including The Song of Hiawatha, Evangeline, and The Courtship of Miles Standish. In addition to his literary achievements, the book also delves into Longfellow's personal life, including his marriage to Fanny Appleton and the tragic death of his second wife, Frances. The book also explores Longfellow's relationships with other notable figures of his time, such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Charles Dickens. Overall, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: A Biographical Sketch provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and works of one of America's most beloved poets. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American literature, as well as those who simply appreciate Longfellow's timeless poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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