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- Paul Revere's Ride, 1907 -
- 1907
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Paul Revere's Ride, 1907
- The Song of Hiawatha, 1855 -
- 1855
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The Song of Hiawatha, 1855
- Tales of a Wayside Inn, 1863 - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), the most beloved American poet of the 19th century, assembled a collection of his poetry into the book <em>Tales of a Wayside Inn</em>. It recounts tavern guests entertaining each other during a storm by telling stories. Longfellow blended new poems with his existing works--such as "Paul Revere's Ride"--in this book, first published in 1863.
- 1863
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Tales of a Wayside Inn, 1863
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), the most beloved American poet of the 19th century, assembled a collection of his poetry into the book Tales of a Wayside Inn. It recounts tavern guests entertaining each other during a storm by telling stories. Longfellow blended new poems with his existing works--such as "Paul Revere's Ride"--in this book, first published in 1863.
- The Courtship of Miles Standish, 1859 - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow published <em>The Courtship of Miles Standish</em> in 1858. The narrative poem tells the story of the early days of the Pilgrim settlement at Plymouth Colony and the love triangle between Priscilla Mullins and rivals John Alden and Miles Standish (Mullins married Alden.) Unbothered with historical accuracy, Longfellow loosely based the poem on Mullins and Alden, his ancestors.
- 1859
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The Courtship of Miles Standish, 1859
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow published The Courtship of Miles Standish in 1858. The narrative poem tells the story of the early days of the Pilgrim settlement at Plymouth Colony and the love triangle between Priscilla Mullins and rivals John Alden and Miles Standish (Mullins married Alden.) Unbothered with historical accuracy, Longfellow loosely based the poem on Mullins and Alden, his ancestors.
- Letter from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, February 27, 1876 -
- February 27, 1876
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Letter from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, February 27, 1876
- Letter from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, April 18, 1879 - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the most beloved American poet of the 19th century. His poems appealed to mid-19th-century Americans from all classes, and he made every effort to make his works available. One admirer had written to ask him about the tree mentioned in his poem "The Village Blacksmith." Longfellow replied that the tree was a horse chestnut.
- April 18, 1879
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Letter from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, April 18, 1879
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the most beloved American poet of the 19th century. His poems appealed to mid-19th-century Americans from all classes, and he made every effort to make his works available. One admirer had written to ask him about the tree mentioned in his poem "The Village Blacksmith." Longfellow replied that the tree was a horse chestnut.
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Manuscript, "Stay at Home," 1878 - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the most beloved American poet of the 19th century. His poems appealed to mid-19th-century Americans from all classes. Many of Longfellow's admirers wrote to him or came to his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to ask for his autograph. Longfellow--not wanting to disappoint--made every effort to grant those requests, even having a ready supply on hand to distribute.
- February 21, 1878
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Manuscript, "Stay at Home," 1878
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the most beloved American poet of the 19th century. His poems appealed to mid-19th-century Americans from all classes. Many of Longfellow's admirers wrote to him or came to his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to ask for his autograph. Longfellow--not wanting to disappoint--made every effort to grant those requests, even having a ready supply on hand to distribute.
- Letter from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, August 14, 1878 - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the most beloved American poet of the 19th century. His poems appealed to mid-19th-century Americans from all classes, and he made every effort to make his works available. Many admirers wrote to him asking for an autograph or advice. In this letter, Longfellow suggested works by Jane Austen for the daughters of the letter writer.
- August 14, 1878
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Letter from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, August 14, 1878
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the most beloved American poet of the 19th century. His poems appealed to mid-19th-century Americans from all classes, and he made every effort to make his works available. Many admirers wrote to him asking for an autograph or advice. In this letter, Longfellow suggested works by Jane Austen for the daughters of the letter writer.
- Letter from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, November 4, 1862 - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), the most beloved American poet of the 19th century, assembled a collection of his poetry into the book <em>Tales of a Wayside Inn</em>. The book recounts tavern guests entertaining each other during a storm by telling stories. Before the book's publication, Longfellow wrote Miss Eaton at Howe's Tavern--the original name of the Wayside Inn--inquiring about inscriptions found on the Inn's windowpanes.
- November 04, 1862
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Letter from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, November 4, 1862
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882), the most beloved American poet of the 19th century, assembled a collection of his poetry into the book Tales of a Wayside Inn. The book recounts tavern guests entertaining each other during a storm by telling stories. Before the book's publication, Longfellow wrote Miss Eaton at Howe's Tavern--the original name of the Wayside Inn--inquiring about inscriptions found on the Inn's windowpanes.
- Letter from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, February 28, 1868 - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the most beloved American poet of the 19th century. His poems appealed to mid-19th-century Americans from all classes. Many admirers wrote to him asking for an autograph, advice, or to wish him well. One person wrote a poem for Longfellow's birthday and sent it to him. Longfellow replied and thanked the letter writer for his thoughtfulness.
- February 28, 1868
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Letter from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, February 28, 1868
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the most beloved American poet of the 19th century. His poems appealed to mid-19th-century Americans from all classes. Many admirers wrote to him asking for an autograph, advice, or to wish him well. One person wrote a poem for Longfellow's birthday and sent it to him. Longfellow replied and thanked the letter writer for his thoughtfulness.