Below youll find a variety of shorter poems and sonnets by henry wadsworth longfellow. The book is beautifully bound with intricate design details on the outer cover and binding. A early edition and a good gift for someone who like. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. Henry wadsworth longfellow facts for kids kiddle encyclopedia. First editionthis is a lovely book but unfortunatly the previous owner has taken out all the full page3 plate, this doesnt detract from the beauty of the book for the longfellow fan, this give an opportunity too someone to buy a very old copy at a very good price, internally very clean the decorative. Poems by henry wadsworth longfellow complete in two volumes.
Sadly as some old mediaeval knightgazed at the arms he could no longer wieldthe sword twohanded and the shining shield. Longfellow was born in portland, maine, and studied at bowdoin college. He wrote the first american translation of dante alighieris divine comedy and was one of the five members of the group known as the fireside poets. In 1822 he was sent to bowdoin college, of which his father was a trustee, and after graduating was. From childhood he cared little for games, but was always devoted to reading. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small.
Henry wadsworth longfellow was a very popular author during the 19th centuryperhaps less so now. This subseries relates to a 1941 recording of longfellows poem, the village. The early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, boston, new york, houghton, mifflin and company, 1885 page images at hathitrust longfellow, henry wadsworth, 1807 1882. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris divine comedy and. His first book of poetry was voices of the night 1839 which included hymn to the night and a psalm of life, ballads and other poems 1841 included the village blacksmith and the skeleton in armor. Poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow 1883 rare. The bulk of voices of the night, longfellows debut book of poetry, was translations though he also included nine original poems and seven poems he had written. Buy the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by henry wadsworth longfellow online at alibris. Longfellows poetical works illustrated 1883 published. Longfellow with biography notes and index by longfellow, henry w. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Biographical sketch by nathan haskell dole and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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