Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Unique ElementAbout the Author / Historical ContextA BELOVED AMERICAN NARRATIVE POEM by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW. The Courtship of Miles Standish and Other Poems, by AMERICAN author HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW (1807-1882) contains the well-known narrative story-poem about the early days of Plymouth Colony, the colonial settlement established in America by the Mayflower pilgrims. The narrative poem is followed by "Birds of Passage," a collection of poems including "The Ladder of St. Augustine," "The Phantom Ship," and "My Lost Youth." Longfellow wrote many lyric poems known for their musicality and often presenting stories of mythology and legend. He was among the most popular American poet of his day and had success overseas. Sneak Peak Still the Captain continued, unheeding the words of the stripling: "See, how bright they are burnished, as if in an arsenal hanging;That is because I have done it myself, and not left it to others. Serve yourself, would you be well served, is an excellent adage;So I take care of my arms, as you of your pens and your inkhorn. Title DetailsOriginally published in 1858American colonial narrative poem set in 1621

Unique ElementAbout the Author / Historical ContextA BELOVED AMERICAN NARRATIVE POEM by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW. The Courtship of Miles Standish and Other Poems, by AMERICAN author HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW (1807-1882) contains the well-known narrative story-poem about the early days of Plymouth Colony, the colonial settlement established in America by the Mayflower pilgrims. The narrative poem is followed by "Birds of Passage," a collection of poems including "The Ladder of St. Augustine," "The Phantom Ship," and "My Lost Youth." Longfellow wrote many lyric poems known for their musicality and often presenting stories of mythology and legend. He was among the most popular American poet of his day and had success overseas. Sneak Still the Captain continued, unheeding the words of the stripling: "See, how bright they are burnished, as if in an arsenal hanging;That is because I have done it myself, and not left it to others. Serve yourself, would you be well served, is an excellent adage;So I take care of my arms, as you of your pens and your inkhorn. Title DetailsOriginally published in 1858American colonial narrative poem set in 1621

Unique ElementAbout the Author / Historical ContextA COLLECTION OF POEMS by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW. Afternath, by AMERICAN author HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW (1807-1882) is a sequel to the author's popular "Tales of a Wayside Inn," and depicts a group of people gathered in the tavern at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Each of the travelling companions at the inn tells a story in the form of a poem. Story-telling characters include the poet, the theologian, the student, the musician and the landlord. The tavern was located about 20 miles from Longfellow's home in Cambridge. Longfellow wrote many lyric poems known for their musicality and often presenting stories of mythology and legend. He was among the most popular American poet of his day and had success overseas. This volume includes "Birds of Passage: Flight the Third," a collection of poems including "Fata Morgana," "The Haunted Chamber," and "Aftermath." Sneak PeakWhen the Summer fields are mown, When the birds are fledged and flown, And the dry leaves strew the path; .... Title DetailsOriginally published in 18735.5 x 8.5 inches

Unique ElementAbout the Author / Historical ContextA POETRY COLLECTION by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW. Ballads and Other Poems by AMERICAN author HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW (1807-1882) is a collection of poems first published in 1842 in the UNITED STATES. A popular LITERARY classic containing the popular "The Wreck of the Hesperus" and "The Village Blacksmith." Longfellow wrote many lyric poems known for their musicality and often presenting stories of mythology and legend. He became the most popular American poet of his day and had success overseas. Sneak PeakIt was the schooner Hesperus, That sailed the wintry sea;And the skipper had taken his little daught r, To bear him company. Blue were her eyes as the fairy-flax, Her cheeks like the dawn of day, And her bosom white as the hawthorn buds, That ope in the month of May. Title DetailsOriginally published in 1842Poetry collection5.5 x 8.5 inches

Unique ElementAbout the Author / Historical ContextA COLLECTION OF POEMS by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW. Afternath, by AMERICAN author HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW (1807-1882) is a sequel to the author's popular "Tales of a Wayside Inn," and depicts a group of people gathered in the tavern at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Massachusetts Each of the travelling companions at the inn tells a story in the form of a poem. Story-telling characters include the poet, the theologian, the student, the musician and the landlord. The tavern was located about 20 miles from Longfellow's home in Cambridge. Longfellow wrote many lyric poems known for their musicality and often presenting stories of mythology and legend. He was among the most popular American poet of his day and had success overseas. This volume includes "Birds of Passage: Flight the Third," a collection of poems including "Fata Morgana," "The Haunted Chamber," and "Aftermath." Sneak PeakWhen the Summer fields are mown, When the birds are fledged and flown, And the dry leaves strew the path; .... Title DetailsOriginally published in 18735.5 x 8.5 inches

Unique ElementAbout the Author / Historical ContextA COLLECTION OF POEMS by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW. Aftermath, by AMERICAN author HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW (1807-1882) is a sequel to the author's popular "Tales of a Wayside Inn," and depicts a group of people gathered in the tavern at the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Massachusetts Each of the travelling companions at the inn tells a story in the form of a poem. Story-telling characters include the poet, the theologian, the student, the musician and the landlord. The tavern was located about 20 miles from Longfellow's home in Cambridge. Longfellow wrote many lyric poems known for their musicality and often presenting stories of mythology and legend. He was among the most popular American poet of his day and had success overseas. This volume includes "Birds of Passage: Flight the Third," a collection of poems including "Fata Morgana," "The Haunted Chamber," and "Aftermath." Sneak PeakWhen the Summer fields are mown, When the birds are fledged and flown, And the dry leaves strew the path; .... Title DetailsOriginally published in 18735.5 x 8.5 inches

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy

This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy