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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

- A Sketch Of His Life (1906)

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: A Sketch Of His Life (1906) is a biographical work written by Charles Eliot Norton that delves into the life of the American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Longfellow's life, from his childhood in Portland, Maine to his rise to literary fame in the mid-19th century. Norton explores Longfellow's personal life, including his marriage to his wife Fanny and the tragic loss of his second wife, as well as his professional accomplishments, such as his role as a professor at Harvard University and his prolific career as a poet. The book also delves into Longfellow's relationships with other notable literary figures of his time, including Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Throughout the book, Norton provides insight into Longfellow's writing process and the themes that permeate his work, such as love, nature, and the American experience. The book also includes excerpts from Longfellow's poetry, providing readers with a deeper understanding of his literary legacy. Overall, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: A Sketch Of His Life (1906) is an engaging and informative biography that offers readers a glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most celebrated poets.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781436503679
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 136
  • Udgivet:
  • 2. juni 2008
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x11 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 372 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. december 2024
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: A Sketch Of His Life (1906) is a biographical work written by Charles Eliot Norton that delves into the life of the American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Longfellow's life, from his childhood in Portland, Maine to his rise to literary fame in the mid-19th century. Norton explores Longfellow's personal life, including his marriage to his wife Fanny and the tragic loss of his second wife, as well as his professional accomplishments, such as his role as a professor at Harvard University and his prolific career as a poet. The book also delves into Longfellow's relationships with other notable literary figures of his time, including Ralph Waldo Emerson and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Throughout the book, Norton provides insight into Longfellow's writing process and the themes that permeate his work, such as love, nature, and the American experience. The book also includes excerpts from Longfellow's poetry, providing readers with a deeper understanding of his literary legacy. Overall, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: A Sketch Of His Life (1906) is an engaging and informative biography that offers readers a glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most celebrated poets.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.

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