Kavanagh

Kavanagh is a novel written by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The book tells the story of a young Irish poet named Owen Kavanagh, who travels to America in search of fame and fortune. Set in the 19th century, the novel explores themes of love, friendship, and the search for identity.Kavanagh is a complex character, struggling to find his place in the world. He is torn between his love for his childhood sweetheart, Mary Ashburton, and his desire to make a name for himself in the literary world. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy businessman, a struggling artist, and a wise old priest.As Kavanagh navigates the ups and downs of life in America, he learns valuable lessons about the importance of love, friendship, and staying true to oneself. The novel is written in Longfellow's signature poetic style, with rich descriptions and vivid imagery that bring the story to life.Overall, Kavanagh is a timeless tale of self-discovery and the pursuit of happiness. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone who appreciates a good story about the human experience.""Ungrateful people! Could you not watch with me one hour?"" exclaimed he, in that excited and bitter moment; as if he had thought that on that solemn night the whole parish would have watched, while he was writing his farewell discourse. He pressed his hot brow against the window-pane to allay its fever; and across the tremulous wavelets of the river the tranquil moon sent towards him a silvery shaft of light, like an angelic salutation. And the consoling thought came to him, that not only this river, but all rivers and lakes, and the great sea itself, were flashing with this heavenly light.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.