A Psalm Of Life (1892)

A Psalm of Life is a poem written by the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1838. The poem is a reflection on the purpose of life and encourages the reader to live life to the fullest. The poem is divided into nine stanzas, each containing four lines. The poem begins with the speaker questioning the purpose of life and wondering if it is just a ""tale told by an idiot"". The speaker then goes on to argue that life is not meaningless and that we should strive to make the most of it.The poem encourages the reader to be active and to make a positive impact on the world. The speaker argues that we should not be content with just existing, but should strive to make a difference. The poem is filled with inspiring and uplifting language and encourages the reader to be strong in the face of adversity.Overall, A Psalm of Life is a powerful and inspiring poem that encourages the reader to live life to the fullest and make a positive impact on the world. It is a classic piece of American literature and has inspired countless readers over the years.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.