The Skeleton In Armor (1877)

The Skeleton In Armor is a narrative poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and published in 1877. The poem tells the story of a Viking warrior who discovers the remains of a mysterious figure on a beach. The warrior is intrigued by the skeleton, which is clad in armor and holding a sword. He begins to imagine the life of the person who wore the armor and the adventures he must have had. The poem is a meditation on the fleeting nature of life and the power of imagination. Longfellow uses vivid imagery and strong language to evoke the rugged landscape of the Viking world and the fierce spirit of its people. The Skeleton In Armor is considered one of Longfellow's most accomplished works and remains a popular piece of American literature.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.