It has no collectors value or scholarly value, i regret to say. New listing longfellows poems vol 1, henry altemus1899. Lowest price, lowest total price, most recently listed, relevance, seller. Longfellows poems typically featured sweetness, simplicity, and a romantic vision shaded by melancholy. Henry wadsworth longfellow was an american poet expertly placed in history to form a bridge between the literary traditions of old europe, and the new transcendalist traditions of the birthing america. If i were you i would buy it i am the biggest fan of his i have every single book of poems,songs,and more on him in paperback and hardcover. The second of eight children, longfellow began attending school when he was just three years old.
Acclaimed poet henry wadsworth longfellow was born on february 27, 1807, in portland, maine. Sortable list of all henry wadsworth longfellow poems in our database. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Between the civil war and the great depression, longfellow 1807 1882 was. Henry wadsworth was an american poet and educator whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born in portland, mainethen still part of massachusettson february 27, 1807, the second son in a family of eight children. 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 corner of westminster abbeyin fact, he is believed to be the first as his bust was installed. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems by the famous poet. Henry wadsworth longfellow signature autograph signed. Henry wadsworth longfellow biography life, family, story. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieri s divine comedy and was one of the fireside poets from new england. Jan 22, 2019 henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Mar 20, 2020 henry wadsworth longfellow, the most popular american poet in the 19th century.
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. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems, biography, quotes. He is one of the five fireside poets, a group of 19th century american poets associated with new england. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He took to poetry and literary study from an early age, and his personal circumstances. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Olger the dane and desiderio, tales of a wayside inn part third. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems by the famous poet all. Henry wadsworth longfellow, famous poet family friend poems. 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.
Book from 1882 longfellows poems household edition of the poets this book is 126 yrs old it is in excellent condition for its age. His father was of puritan stock, and a lawyer by profession. Feb 24, 2012 approximate value of the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems, quotations and biography on henry wadsworth longfellow poet page. I have a book 6x4 12 hard cover, with the inscription stamped on inside cover chicago. Possibly his 2 most famous poems are paul reveres ride and the song of hiawatha. It was commented in this other reading that henry in his day was americas most read and beloved poet and eventually supported himself on his poetry. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was an american poet. 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. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american poets of the 19th century. The result is books such as the one you own are relatively common and not much in demand. His mother, zilpah wadsworth, was the daughter of a revolutionary war hero.
He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris divine comedy, and was one of the five fireside poets. Picking just 10 is a tricky equation when it concerns the works of a poet as prolific as longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow a maine historical society website. The book is beautifully bound with intricate design details on the outer cover and binding. 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. New listinglongfellows poems vol 1, henry altemus1899. Annotated reference guide to collectible books and original prints. Read all poems of henry wadsworth longfellow and infos about henry wadsworth longfellow. His first major books of poetry were voices of the night 1839 and ballads and. The illustrations were engraved by the brothers dalziel, a highly productive firm of victorian engravers who worked with many important victorian artists. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was an american poet and. It has been said that certain of his poemsthe long narratives evangeline and the song of hiawatha most notablywere once read in every literate home in america. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow.
About henry wadsworth longfellow academy of american poets. Henry wadsworth longfellow, the most popular american poet in the 19th century. For more than seventy years, penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the englishspeaking world. He was then sent to a private school at age six, where he was known for being very studious and fond of reading. Approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. An online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article. 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. Between the civil war and the great depression, longfellow 18071882 was. Longfellow is worth a revival and this book goes a long way. Longfellow predominantly wrote lyric poetry, known for its musicality, which often presented stories of mythology and legend. Poetry scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow.
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. His works are still regularly anthologised after nearly a century and a half. It contains longfellows best works 1807 1882, ed in the year 2000, by the literary classics of the united states. This book is a fine collectible with a protective casing with gold edging and print which reads.
I love this book it is something that men and women would enjoy. The sentimental appealing to the emotions poems of the american writer henry wadsworth longfellow made him an extremely popular author at home and in other countries in the nineteenth century. Poetry book poems by henry wadsworth longfellow 1906. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good. He possessed the necessary wealth to give his children school opportunities. Longfellows poetical works by longfellow, henry wadsworth. Masque of pandora and other poems a book of sonnets 1875. They were very popular in both the u s and overseas. My books poem by henry wadsworth longfellow poem hunter. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was probably the most influential american poet of the 19th century. Seem up the dates of longfellow s poetry books with leatherbased covers and stuff like that.
Poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, published in new york by crowell and company in 1893. He was one of the most popular american poets of his day. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27th, 1807 march 24th, 1882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was the most popular and admired american poet of the nineteenth century. I have a book titled poems of places of new england edited by henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and. Sounds like a great old book, longfellow was pretty popular too. Book from 1882 longfellows poems household edition of the poets this book is 126 yrs old it is in. His notable works included the song of hiawatha and paul reveres ride. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. 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. Buy products related to longfellow poem products and see what customers say about longfellow. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow comprising his poems from.
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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. 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. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris divine comedy and was one of the fireside poets from new england longfellow was born in portland, maine, which was then still part of. Vtg herricks poems robert 1882 illustrated by edwin a abbey antique book crafts. Johnson does scp a service to remind us of the importance of longfellows verse to american literature. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was an american educator and poet whose works include such classics as paul reveres ride and the song of hiawatha. 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 corner of westminster abbeyin fact, he is believed to be the first as his. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow kindle edition by longfellow, henry wadsworth. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Mantyk placed a psalm of life at his number 4 position of poems written in english of fifty lines or less, his highest ranking for an american. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Longfellow, henry wadsworthwendy watson, illustrations. This selection includes generous samplings from his longer worksevangeline, the courtship of miles standish, and hiawathaas well as his shorter lyrics and less familiar narrative poems. These three poems remind us of longfellows easy access to the ballad form.
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Henry wadsworth longfellow simple english wikipedia, the free. Does anyone know anything about books and their value. Approximate value of the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline most of his works were lyrical poems which often utilized mythology and legend. Leather bound hardback with gilt lettering, page edges, and flo. 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. Considered by many to be the most popular american poet of the 19th. Born in portland, maine, and educated at bowdoin college, longfellows ambition was always to become a writer. What i would do, is take its condition into consideration, and for spits and giggles, run a search on ebay. Henry wadsworth longfellow was a very popular author during the 19th centuryperhaps less so now. Find the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by.
Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. I have tons of information on henry wadsworth longfellow because our house is a remake of his he lived from 1807 1882. Longfellows complete poems by longfellow henry wadsworth. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow kindle. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow poems. Henry wadsworth longfellow poetry collection from famous poets and poems. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born in portland, maine, on february 27, 1807, into an established new england family. Paul reveres ride by henry wadsworth longfellow poems poets. This collection contains a vast amountof longfellows original works, his translations, his poems on slavery,as well as his most famous ballads. Find nearly any book by henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow, whom griswold describes as the greatest american poet, was born at portland, maine, february 27, 1807, and he died at cambridge, massachusetts, march 24, 1882. His father, stephen longfellow, was a prominent portland lawyer and later a member of congress.
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