Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - Birds of Passage: "The rapture of pursuing is the prize the vanquished gain"

Autori

• Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Parametri

• 78 pagine
• 3 ore di lettura

• Mappe e viaggi
• Narrativa
• Poesia

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The biography chronicles the life of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, highlighting his early literary aspirations and fluency in languages. It details his marriage to Mary Storer Potter, her tragic death, and his subsequent works, including "Hyperion" and "Evangeline." Longfellow's role in the Fireside Poets and his immense popularity during his lifetime are emphasized, along with the cultural impact of his poems, such as "Paul Revere's Ride." The narrative culminates in his death in 1882, reflecting on his legacy as a beloved American poet.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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