Unfollow longfellow book poems to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Evangeline, a tale of acadie is an epic poem by the poet henry wadsworth longfellow, written in english and published in 1847. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow. Searching for stars on an island in maine by alan lightman. On the next page says, the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. The song of hiawatha is an 1855 epic poem in trochaic tetrameter by henry wadsworth. A psalm of life by henry wadsworth longfellow, famous. Longfellow s epic poem, evangeline, is truly one of the greatest stories i ever read. Find poems by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. I agree with poe that longfellows 44line proem at the beginning of his 144 page book of poems entitled waif is remarkable for the grace of its meter and the naturalness of its style. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was the most popular and admired american poet of the nineteenth century. In the middle of the symbol, it says the companion books. The various ebooks, short stories and poems we offer are presented free of charge with absolutely no advertising as a public service from internet accuracy project.
No publication dates given, but former owner has name and 1904 on ffep, 780 pages. For more than seventy years, penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the englishspeaking world. Original, large engraved portrait of longfellow surrounded by vignette scenes from his bestloved poems hiawatha, blacksmith, hesperus, revere, etc. 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 murmuring pines and the hemlocks, bearded with moss, and in garments green, indistinct in the twilight, stand like druids of eld, with voices sad and prophetic, stand like harpers hoar, with beards that rest on their bosoms. Am i a king, that i should call my own ultima thule poems 1880. Longfellow was an esteemed college professor, but also the most popular american poet of his time. The poem follows an acadian girl named evangeline and her search for her lost love gabriel, set during the time of the expulsion of the acadians.
Written in dactylic hexameter, in the same style as the iliad, the odyssey, and the aeneid, the poetry flows as smooth as ice on an acadian lake. Approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow, henry wadsworth. For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. My books poem henry wadsworth longfellow poems best poems. Short poems and sonnets by henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was the most popular american. I have tons of information on henry wadsworth longfellow because our house is a remake of his he lived from 18071882.
The poem elevated longfellow to be the most famous writer in america and has had a lasting cultural impact, especially in nova. It is a version of the poems of henry wadsworth longfellow with a biographical sketch by. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. The result is books such as the one you own are relatively common and not much in demand. 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. Evangeline a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow printed from. The books cover is leather and the title of the book longfellows poems is burnt on it and it has a hand painted flower and leaves and stuff on the cover. Read all poems of henry wadsworth longfellow and infos about henry wadsworth longfellow. 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 was an american poet and educator whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born on february 27, 1807, in portland, maine.
The popularity of longfellows poem nevertheless led to the name hiawatha. It is a paperback, softcovered collection of poems. Gilt on spine is bright, but exterior has taken some hits. Longfellow was born in portland, maine, then part of massachusetts, and studied at bowdoin college. This leather bound henry wadsworth longfellow title longfellow s poems is not dated but considered c. Does anyone know anything about books and their value. Longfellows complete poems by longfellow henry wadsworth. Poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, published in new york by crowell and company in 1893. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow ebook. Household poems by longfellow, henry wadsworth, 18071882.
Henry wadsworth longfellow, famous poet family friend poems. Antique henry w longfellow poems leather book by publisher hurst and company new york two pages are loose. His bestknown works are the song of hiawatha and evangeline. Henry wadsworth longfellow poetry collection from famous poets and poems. Hurst published a tremendous number of reprint book series in the late 1800s through the companys demise in 1920. The song of hiawatha minnehaha edition henry wadsworth longfellow. I have a book 6x4 12 hard cover, with the inscription stamped on inside cover chicago. He is remembered as a poet of spiritual and epistemological speculation, a poet concerned with the human relationship to nature and a fierce advocate of using the vocabulary and speech patterns of common people in poetry. Hurst and company, publishers, 5 grand street, new york.
Voices of the night, ballads and other poems book, 1896. He was one of the most popular american poets of his day. After spending time in europe he became a professor at bowdoin and, later, at harvard college. 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. When i recieved the book i was amazed to find the song much longer than i. New and selected poems 2014, and the editor of nine library of america publications. Bookspoetryvintage, antique and collectibleavailable for sale at. It does not have the entire poem which is quite long, but has the most import salient parts. His father served in congress and his grandfather was a revolutionary war hero. Hursts books were at best of mediocre quality with a focus on form rather than content. Mcclatchy 19452018, volume editor, was the author of many books of poetry and essays, including plundered hearts.
For information about the firm and a summary by covering material of all hurst editions, see hurst editions. The family soon moved to a house on congress street, now known as the wadsworth longfellow home. A tale of acadie, published in 1847, is a story of loss and devotion set against the deportation of the acadian people in 1755. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact. A list of poems by henry wadsworth longfellow 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. His first major poetry collections were voices of the night 1839 and ballads and other poems 1841. Henry wadsworth longfellow was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. A gleam of sunshine poem by henry wadsworth longfellow. Longfellow was americas first professor of comparative literature. Feb 24, 2012 approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. 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 massachusetts.
Leather bound hardback with gilt lettering, page edges, and flo. Oct 22, 2011 this leather bound henry wadsworth longfellow title longfellow s poems is not dated but considered c. This inspiring poem by henry wadsworth longfellow, 1807 1882 was first published in 1838. Goodfirst appearance in book form of the bridge and other poems. Village blacksmith, the poem by henry wadsworth longfellow. A gleam of sunshine poem by henry wadsworth longfellow poem. It would be difficult to present a more dainty idea in a handy volume form than this new padded edition of the classics.
Boston houghton, osgood and company and houghton mifflin company, 18791883 the wadsworth family copy, signed by henry w. Longfellows poems by henry wadsworth longfellow 1900. He wrote the libretto for ned rorems operatic version of our town. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow, henry wadsworth, 18071882 an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article longfellow, henry wadsworth, 18071882. These two volumes, the poems and christus, together comprise longfellows complete poetical works. Make offer poems longfellow poetical works of longfellow, humphrey milford, 1925. An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia. The main pages appear all to be in good crisp clean shape, no dog ears, appear to all be complete. William wordsworth was one of the founders of english romanticism and one its most central figures and important intellects.
Longfellows poems by henry wadsworth longfellow book condition. Antique book longfellows evangeline large folio henry. More information about hurst and a few of its other series can be found under entries for hursts poetical classics and best value books hursts books were at best of mediocre quality with a focus. We dont do this very often, but longfellow books is extremely excited to present a scifi author. Short poems by henry wadsworth longfellow below youll find a variety of shorter poems and sonnets by henry wadsworth longfellow. Torrent of light and river of the air, masque of pandora and other poems. He wrote melodic lyric poems often focusing on mythological stories, and often with an underlying theme of moral and cultural values. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american poets of the 19th century. Evangeline a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow. Longfellow predominantly wrote lyric poems which are known for their musicality and which often presented stories of mythology and legend.
This volume includes much of longfellow s work as a translatorfrom swedish, danish, anglosaxon, german, spanish, french, and italian from dante. I have a cloth bound book by wadsworth longfellow called. Henry wadsworth longfellow was a very popular author during the 19th centuryperhaps less so now. In his book on the development of the image of the indian in american. Sadly as some old mediaeval knight gazed at the arms he could no longer wield, the sword twohanded and the shining shield suspended in the. I love this book it is something that men and women would enjoy. The song presents a legend of hiawatha and his lover minnehaha. It has been called the first important long poem in american literature. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born in 1807 in portland, maine, and he became a professor of modern languages at harvard. Voices of the night, ballads and other poems by henry wadsworth longfellow isbn 9780554401058 9780554401058. Longfellow chose to set the song of hiawatha at the pictured rocks, one of the locations along the south shore of lake superior favored by narrators of the manabozho stories. This leather bound henry wadsworth longfellow title longfellows poems is not dated but considered c. First editionthis is a lovely book but unfortunatly the previous owner has taken out all the full page3 plate, this doesnt detract from the beauty of the book for the longfellow fan, this give an opportunity too someone to buy a very old copy at a very good price, internally very clean the decorative.
In 1857, longfellow calculated that it had sold 50,000 copies. He attended the portland academy and bowdoin college, where he developed a love of storytelling and a passion for reading. 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. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The antique books value guide will help you determine the value of old books. Complete in one volume 1847 by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy poems by henry wadsworth longfellow online at alibris. New york hurst and company publishers, it was my grandmothers. Unfortunately, the scientific value of his work is marred by the manner in. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born on 27 february 1807, the second child of eight born to zilpah nee wadsworth 17781851 and lawyer stephen longfellow 17751849 in the city of portland, maine. Longfellow explained the poems purpose as a transcript of my thoughts and feelings at the time i wrote, and of the conviction therein expressed, that life is something more than an idle dream. Books by henry wadsworth longfellow author of the song of. Aftermath page images at moa longfellow, henry wadsworth, 18071882.
The titles are the best obtainable the finished book perfect. 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. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. One lost page can be devastating to a rare books value. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow poems. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. His most famous narrative poems include the song of hiawatha, paul reveres ride, the village blacksmith, the wreck of the hesperus. Henry wadsworth longfellow s first epic poem, evangeline. Under a spreading chestnut tree the village smithy stands the smith a mighty man is he. A very famous line from the poem is, footprints on the sands of time. A hopeless romantic like me would of course be entranced by a love story such as this. On the binding, the book is entitled longfellow poems and is 493 pages long. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieri s divine comedy and was one of the fireside poets from new england. Antique henry w longfellow poems leather book hurst and.
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