Longfellows Poetical Works

6W Poems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Edinburgh: W. P. Nimmo, Hay, & Mitchell, 1888

Note

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s works are characterized by their narrative clarity, musical rhythm, and moral seriousness, which made him one of the most popular American poets of the nineteenth century. He often drew on history, legend, and folklore, as seen in well-known poems such as The Song of Hiawatha, Evangeline, and Paul Revere’s Ride, using accessible language to reach a wide audience. Longfellow’s poetry frequently explores themes of perseverance, loss, faith, and the passage of time, reflecting both personal grief and broader national concerns. Though later critics sometimes viewed his style as overly sentimental, his ability to combine storytelling with lyrical beauty helped shape American literary identity and ensured his lasting cultural influence.

Description

Dark green pebble leather, gold embossing on front and spine, some rubbing on outside edges of spine, overall good condition.