The Poet Of Craigie House: The Story Of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

By Hildegarde Hawthorne

Book Overview

The Poet of Craigie House: The Story of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a biographical book written by Hildegarde Hawthorne. The book is a detailed account of the life of the famous American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.The book explores Longfellow's childhood, education, and his journey to becoming a renowned poet. It delves into his personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with other famous literary figures of his time. The book also discusses his literary works, including his most famous poems such as ""Paul Revere's Ride"" and ""The Song of Hiawatha.""The author provides a vivid description of Longfellow's home, Craigie House, which was the center of literary activity during his time. The book also includes illustrations and photographs that add to the visual appeal of the story.Overall, The Poet of Craigie House: The Story of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a captivating read that provides insight into the life and work of one of America's greatest poets. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and the history of poetry in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432514792
• ISBN13: 9781432514792
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"