Evangeline 1903, limited edition illustrated and signed by john h. 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. 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. Find nearly any book by henry wadsworth longfellow page 2. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american poet and educator, a member of the fireside poets.
Henry wadsworth longfellow s biography and life story. Henry wadsworth longfellow, first edition abebooks. On the shores of gitche gumee, of the shining bigseawater, stood nokomis, the old woman, pointing with her finger westward, oer the water pointing westward. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow. The poem elevated longfellow to be the most famous writer in america and has had a lasting cultural impact, especially in nova scotia and louisiana, where most.
He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris the divine comedy. You would expect a book entitled the complete works of henry wadsworth longfellow, to contain such works as hiawatha and paul reveres ride. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Six generations of longfellow men had attended harvard. 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.
Top edge gilt, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, gilt ruled to the front and rear panel, marbled endpapers. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born in 1807 in portland, maine which was part of massachusetts until 1820 to a family with deep roots in the bay state. Enjoy the best henry wadsworth longfellow quotes at brainyquote. Find nearly any book by henry wadsworth longfellow. This is an overpriced second rate and that is being kind book which prospective buyers would do well to avoid.
Longfellow was born in portland, maine, and studied at bowdoin college. He was one of the most influential persons in the culture of the 1800s in the usa. The midnight ride of paul revere by wadsworth longfellow, henry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The courtship of miles standish and other poems 1858, first american edition, inscribed by longfellow. Oer desert sands, oer gulf and bay, oer ganges and oer himalay, birdlike i fly, and flying sing, to flowery kingdoms of cathay, and birdlike poise on balanced wing above the town of kingtetching, a burning town, or seeming so. Quotations by henry wadsworth longfellow, american poet, born february 27, 1807. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born in portland, maine, on february 27, 1807, into an established new england family. First illustrated edition of longfellow s hyperion to feature 24 vintage albumen prints of photographs of castles, villages, mountain glaciers and literary sites across germany, switzerland and austria by renowned victorian photographer francis frith. The result is books such as the one you own are relatively common and not much in demand. Longfellows poems typically featured sweetness, simplicity, and a romantic vision shaded by melancholy.
Henry wadsworth longfellow biography childhood, life. Make offer poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, 1883, houton mifflin illustrated. 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. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american teacher and poet. Henry wadsworth longfellow, famous poet family friend poems. Born in portland, maine, and educated at bowdoin college, longfellow s ambition was always to become a writer. How to know the value of a henry wadsworth longfellow book by helaine fendelman and joe rosson tribune news. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born on 27 february 1807, the second child of eight born to zilpah nee wadsworth 17781851 and lawyer stephen longfellow 17751849 in the city of portland, maine. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia.
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Henry wadsworth longfellow simple english wikipedia, the. I feel safe in the neighborhood of man, and enjoy the sweet security of the streets. Writings of henry wadsworth longfellow first edition leather set. Henry wadsworth was an american poet and educator whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Written by dante alighieri, henry wadsworth longfellow translator, audiobook narrated by charlton griffin. His notable works included the song of hiawatha and paul reveres ride. Henry wadsworth longfellow, the most popular american poet in the 19th century. Feb 24, 2012 i have a book titled poems of places of new england edited by henry wadsworth longfellow published by houghton, osgood and company boston ma the riverside press, cambridge published 1879. Longfellow s poems typically featured sweetness, simplicity, and a romantic vision shaded. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieri s divine comedy and was one of the fireside poets from new england. Edmonds james daugherty connie roop jeanette winter marjorie priceman louise borden. See all books authored by henry wadsworth longfellow, including the midnight ride of paul revere, and the song of hiawatha, and more on. 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. 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.
His siblings were, stephen, elizabeth, anne, alexander, mary, ellen, and samuel. The divine comedy audiobook by dante alighieri, henry. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions. Occasionally the text of a book will be put into a specialized book press and painted, often with a scene from the book or a landscape, so that the painting is invisible when the book is closed but visible when somebody bends the text and fans the pagesknown as a foreedge painting.
Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now. His parents were stephen longfellow and zilpah longfellow. The book is titled, evangeline a tale of acadie, and was written by henry wadsworth longfellow. Longfellow s the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. The artist is henry wadsworth longfellow, a distant relative of the poet 4th cousin, 3 times removed. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
Longfellow is worth a revival and this book goes a long way. Longfellow, henry wadsworth brady, mathew and ehninger, john. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born february 27, 1807, in portland, maine, to an established new england family. 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. 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. Poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow is dated 1883 and is in good condition. He was the second child of the eight children of the couple. Poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, 1883, houton mifflin illustrated. Some of his poems are paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Henry wadsworth longfellow pennys poetry pages wiki fandom. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow. In 1822 he was sent to bowdoin college, of which his father was a trustee, and after graduating was. Mifflin and co of the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow, with numerous illustrations. It was published by ticknor and fields in boston in 1863.
I have a set of henry wadsworth longfellow books, which ive had for some years and wondered it worth. Henry wadsworth longfellow author of the song of hiawatha. From childhood he cared little for games, but was always devoted to reading. Presented for your consideration is this antique book. American poet henry wadsworth longfellow s published in 1867 his translation of part one of italian poet dante alighieris epic triptych of the catholic afterlife. Henry wadsworth longfellow biography life, family, story.
I also considered henry wadsworth longfellow s 19th century translation, which was standard for a long time and still reads quite well. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small. Paul reveres ride by parker, nancy winslow, longfellow, henry wadsworth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Illustrations of longfellows courtship of miles standish. Evangeline, a tale of acadie by longfellow, henry wadsworth. Approximate value of the early poems of henry wadsworth. Approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. Whatever be their rank or worth, are kindred and allied by birth, and made of the same clay. Children instinctively love poetry, with its appealing mixture of rhythm and rhyme. Henry wadsworth longfellow born february 27, 1807 died march 24, 1882 was an american poet of the romantic period. Henry wadsworth longfellow was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Top 25 quotes by henry wadsworth longfellow of 685 az quotes.
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Longfellow was born at portland, maine, the son of stephen longfellow, a lawyer. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born on february 27, 1807 in portland, maine, united states. He attended portland academy and then bowdoin college, in maine, graduating in 1825. Make offer antique 1882 longfellow illustrated book poetical works poems poetry houghton hc. As the son of a prominent lawyer, henry was expected to have a similar profession as an adult. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow, henry wadsworth and a great selection of related books, art and. Henry wadsworth longfellow books list of books by author henry.
Henry wadsworth longfellow biographies for children. The poem elevated longfellow to be the most famous writer in america and has had a lasting cultural impact, especially in nova scotia and louisiana, where most of the poem is set. Mcclatchy 19452018, volume editor, was the author of many books of poetry and essays, including plundered hearts. Poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow 1883 rare book. My family has a poety book passed down from generation to generation written by henry wadsworth longfellow and signed by henry wadsworth longfellow. He was famous for writing lyric poems, which were popular for their musicality and stories of mythology and legend. The failure of its first publisher kept half the first edition of 1,200 copies from distribution, and the eventual readership of the book, american. In those days portland did much trading with the west indies, and henry and his boy friends liked to stay down at the wharves when the portland vessels came in. Mar 20, 2020 henry wadsworth longfellow, the most popular american poet in the 19th century. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was the most popular and admired american poet of the nineteenth century. Henry wadsworth longfellow by henry wadsworth longfellow. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by henry wadsworth longfellow biographical sketch henry wadsworth longfellow, whose descent is traced from william longfellow of byfield, massachusetts, an english immigrant of the third quarter of the seventeenth century, was the son of stephen and zilpha wadsworth longfellow. His father, a prominent lawyer, expected his son would follow in his profession.
Biographies for children henry wadsworth longfellow. He served as a professor at harvard university and was an adept linguist, traveling throughout europe and immersing himself in european culture and poetry, which he emulated in his poetry. The heartbreaking story of two acadian lovers separated during the expulsion of the french settlers from nova scotia. 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. Two tinpunch works were done by a descendant of henry wadsworth longfellow and given to the park in the 1930s. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
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