The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow. Poem hunter all poems of by henry wadsworth longfellow poems. Portrait of evangeline, longfellows folk heroine by texas portrait artist juli koroly this portrait is of evangeline the focus of longfellow epic poem of the same name. Poems are something i never thought i would say i enjoy, but after reading a book of selected poems by henry wadsworth longfellow my opinion on them has completely changed. Bookstores probably wouldnt be interested because it is a difficult book to move. Longfellow attacks this claim in the day is done with his own treatment of the divine. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow kindle. My late grandmother gave me this book of poems fifteen years ago, and i am ashamed to say that i just read it all the way through for the first time. 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. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems literature essay samples. The song of hiawatha is an 1855 epic poem in trochaic tetrameter by henry wadsworth longfellow which features native american characters. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow house washingtons. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow.
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This selection includes generous samplings from his longer worksevangeline, the courtship of miles standish, and. Henry wadsworth longfellow has been a beloved poet of mine since grade school. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was the most popular and admired american poet of the nineteenth century. The same year, he enrolled in bowdoin college with his elder brother stephen. Read all poems of henry wadsworth longfellow and infos about henry wadsworth. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and. This book is a fine collectible with a protective casing with gold edging and print which reads. It has been said that a copy of longfellows narrative poem evangeline could be found in every literate household in america in the nineteenth century. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow, henry wadsworth, 18071882 an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article. Many of his works focused on political and moral issues of the day. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born in portland, maine.
The courtship of miles standish is an 1858 narrative poem by american poet henry wadsworth longfellow about the early days of plymouth colony, the colonial settlement established in. List all poems you may search for phrases by quoting your search eg. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow. Poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow is dated 1883 and is in good condition. Paul reveres ride by henry wadsworth longfellow poems. Evangeline and other poems by henry wadsworth longfellow. Longfellow is worth a revival and this book goes a long way.
Below youll find a variety of shorter poems and sonnets by henry wadsworth longfellow. As the son of a prominent lawyer, henry was expected to have a similar profession as an adult. His hair is crisp, and black, and long, his face is like the tan. Curse of the killer whale by lawrence hunt 1963 1st ed. More about this poem the jewish cemetery at newport by henry wadsworth longfellow about this poet henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved. Henry wadsworth was an american poet and educator whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Henry wadsworth longfellow, first edition abebooks. Possibly his 2 most famous poems are paul reveres ride and the song of hiawatha. 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. 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 henry wadsworth longfellow poems. To see all available titles by other authors, drop by our index of free books alphabetized by. His father, stephen longfellow, was a portland lawyer and congressman, and mother, zilpah, was the daughter of general peleg. The result is books such as the one you own are relatively.
Eightyfive years after paul reveres ride, the country was on the brink of the civil war. 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. Complete in one volume classic reprint by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Find the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. The house longfellow lived in, 105 brattle street, cambridge, massachusetts, had previously been used as the headquarters of general george washington during the britishs siege of boston, july 1775april 1776. The few collectors of longfellow today want the original editions published in boston in the mid 19th century. The traveller hastens toward the town, and the tide rises.
Read all poems of henry wadsworth longfellow and infos about henry wadsworth longfellow. Selected poems by henry wadsworth longfellow, paperback. Todays paper search latest coronavirus families core values app listen story ideas ipad. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia. Does anyone know anything about books and their value. Portrait of evangeline, longfellow s folk heroine by texas portrait artist juli koroly this portrait is of evangeline the focus of longfellow epic poem of the same name. The traveller hastens toward the town, and the tide rises, the tide falls. She starred her favorite poems, which are mine also, the village blacksmith and the arrow and the song.
Masque of pandora and other poems a book of sonnets 1875. He was one of the most popular american poets of his day. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small weara very nice vintage book by henry wadsworth longfellowpublished by. Longfellow and frost also share an influential biographer, lawrance thompson. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Complete in one volume classic reprint by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. Longfellows poem has all of the qualities of the requested poem. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a really nice book nonetheless. 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. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born in portland, maine, on february 27, 1807, into an established new england family.
However, the poem that is asked for is selfreferential. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. Poetry book poems by henry wadsworth longfellow 1906. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems by the famous poet all. Henry wadsworth longfellow biography life, family, story. Darkness settles on roofs and walls, but the sea, the sea in the darkness calls. 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. 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. Short poems and sonnets by henry wadsworth longfellow. Approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. His brow is wet with honest sweat, he earns whateer he can, and looks the whole world in the face, for he owes not any man. The tide rises, the tide falls, the twilight darkens, the curlew calls. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Henry wadsworth longfellow, one of the fireside poets, wrote lyrical poems about history, mythology, and legend that were popular and widely translated, making him the most famous american of his day. Phenomenal woman, still i rise, the road not taken, if you forget me, dreams. The smith, a mighty man is he, with large and sinewy hands. Longfellow, henry wadsworth oxford research encyclopedia of. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. What i would do, is take its condition into consideration, and for spits and giggles, run a search on ebay. Poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow 1883 rare book.
The literary criticism at the beginning of the book served me well as an introduction to longfellow, giving a background and history of his place in american literature. Sounds like a great old book, longfellow was pretty popular too. Classics history childrens poetry bibles or religious literature modern rare books reference 1800s. In longfellows poem, the speaker calls for a poem to be read that will bring about a divine sensibility. How to know the value of a henry wadsworth longfellow book. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems, quotations and biography on henry wadsworth longfellow poet page. Certainly its poignant romance touched many hearts and stirred deepening interest in the maineborn harvard educator who, in his. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow, henry wadsworth. It has been said that a copy of longfellow s narrative poem evangeline could be found in every literate household in america in the nineteenth century. The epic relates the fictional adventures of an ojibwe warrior named hiawatha and the tragedy of his love for minnehaha, a dakota woman. 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. Longfellow was one of her favorites, along with dickinson.
The writer of the poems in this book henry wadsworth longfellow uses pain and sadness to make a sad thing beautiful. Henry wadsworth longfellow poetry collection from famous poets and poems. Poems by henry wadsworth longfellow, paperback barnes. 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. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Longfellows complete poems by 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. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow free ebook project gutenberg. It has no collectors value or scholarly value, i regret to say. Longfellow published his first poem at age fourteen.
Henry wadsworth longfellow was a very popular author during the 19th centuryperhaps less so now. Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. Early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, first edition, by nathan h. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Henry wadsworth longfellow a maine historical society website visit. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The various ebooks, short stories and poems we offer are presented free of charge with absolutely. The poem was supposedly based on a visit longfellow made to a. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems poems of henry wadsworth. Born in portland, maine, and educated at bowdoin college, longfellows ambition was always to become a writer. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieri s divine comedy and was one of the fireside poets from new england.
The result is books such as the one you own are relatively common and not much in demand. Early poems henry wadsworth longfellow, first edition. The book pleased abolitionist readers such as longfellows good. Phenomenal woman, still i rise, the road not taken, if you forget. He attended portland academy and then bowdoin college, in maine, graduating in 1825. He achieved a level of national and international prominence previously. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27th, 1807 march 24th, 1882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Oct 26, 2007 buy longfellowss poems by longfellow isbn. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was probably the most influential american poet of the 19th century. Feb 24, 2012 approximate value of the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. Buy a cheap copy of selected poems book by henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions at. When longfellow began his literary career in the 1820s, poetry often seemed a.