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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the most popular and admired American poet of the nineteenth century. Born in Portland, Maine, and educated at Bowdoin College, Longfellow’s ambition was always to become a writer; but until mid-life his first profession was the teaching rather than the production of literature, at his alma mater (1829-35) and then at Harvard (1836-54). His teaching career was punctuated by two extended study-tours of Europe, during which Longfellow made himself fluent in all the major Romance and Germanic languages. Thanks to a fortunate marriage and the growing popularity of his work, from his mid-thirties onwards Longfellow, ensconced in a comfortable Cambridge mansion, was able to devote an increasingly large fraction of his energies to the long narrative historical and mythic poems that made him a household word, especially
Evangeline (1847),
The Song of Hiawatha (1855),
The Courtship of Miles Standish (1858), and
Tales of a Wayside Inn (1863, 1872, 1873). Versatile as well as prolific, Longfellow also won fame as a writer of short ballads and lyrics, and experimented in the essay, the short story, the novel, and the verse drama. Taken as a whole, Longfellow’s writings show a breadth of literary learning, an understanding of western languages and cultures, unmatched by any American writer of his time.
In Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 'The Epic Song of Hiawatha,' the reader is transported to the world of Native American folklore, epic storytelling, and poetic beauty. Written in trochaic tetrameter, the poem follows the life of the hero Hiawatha, as he embarks on a journey filled with adventures, love, and a quest for wisdom. Longfellow's narrative style, inspired by Native American oral traditions, captivates the reader with its rhythmic flow and vivid descriptions of the natural world. With themes of nature, spirituality, and the hero's journey, 'The Epic Song of Hiawatha' remains a classic of American literature, showcasing Longfellow's mastery of storytelling and poetic craft. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a celebrated poet of the 19th century, was deeply influenced by American and European literary traditions. His fascination with Native American culture led him to create this epic poem, blending elements of folktales and legends with his own poetic vision. As a professor at Harvard University, Longfellow brought his passion for literature and language to his writing, leaving a lasting impact on American poetry. I highly recommend 'The Epic Song of Hiawatha' to readers who appreciate epic poetry, folklore, and the beauty of the natural world. Longfellow's masterful storytelling and lyrical language make this work a must-read for those interested in exploring the depths of American literary heritage.
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