Longfellow: His Life and Work
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Longfellow: His Life and Work

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Longfellow: His Life and Work

About this book

Arvin Newton's Longfellow: His Life and Work is a comprehensive and insightful biography of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, one of America's most beloved poets. Through meticulous research and engaging narrative, Newton explores Longfellow's literary achievements, personal triumphs, and the enduring impact of his work on American and global poetry. The book traces Longfellow's journey from his early years in Maine to his distinguished career as a professor, translator, and literary figure. Newton examines the poet's mastery of narrative verse, his deep engagement with history and legend, and the universal themes of love, loss, and resilience that defined his poetry. Works such as The Song of Hiawatha, Evangeline, and Paul Revere's Ride are explored in depth, revealing their artistic and cultural significance. Beyond his literary contributions, Newton delves into Longfellow's personal life, including his friendships, tragedies, and the role he played in shaping the 19th-century literary landscape. Longfellow: His Life and Work presents a vivid portrait of a poet whose words captured the imagination of generations and continue to resonate today. Ideal for literary scholars, poetry enthusiasts, and readers interested in American cultural history, this biography offers a rich exploration of Longfellow's enduring legacy and the poetic voice that made him a household name.

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Information

Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9781779790804
Edition
0

Table of contents

  1. Title page
  2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
  3. DEDICATION
  4. Note
  5. LONGFELLOW β€” His Life and Work
  6. II β€” A Pilgrimage Beyond the Sea
  7. III β€” Professor Longfellow
  8. IV β€” Voices of the Nightβ€”and Day
  9. V β€” Dramatic Poems (I)
  10. VI β€” Acadian Idyl
  11. VII β€” A Romance and a Tale
  12. VIII β€” The Middle Years
  13. IX β€” Indian Edda and Puritan Pastoral
  14. X β€” Birds of Passage
  15. XI β€” A Wayside Inn
  16. XII β€” Longfellow as Translator
  17. XIII β€” Dramatic Poems (II)
  18. XIV β€” In the Harbor
  19. XV β€” Utmost Isle
  20. Epilogue