Longfellow’s Poetical Works

5b 1875 Henry W. Longfellow 

Notes

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was one of the most celebrated American poets of the 19th century, known for his accessible, lyrical poetry. His works often draw on historical themes, mythology, and the American landscape, combining a sense of romanticism with moral and cultural reflections. Some of his most famous works include The Song of Hiawatha, an epic poem about Native American life; Paul Revere’s Ride, which captures the spirit of the American Revolution; and Evangeline, a tragic love story set during the Acadian expulsion. Longfellow’s poetry resonated widely due to its evocative language, storytelling, and universal themes of love, loss, and heroism.

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