Biographical sketch by nathan haskell dole and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His father, stephen longfellow, was a portland lawyer and congressman, and mother, zilpah, was the daughter of general peleg wadsworth and a descendant of john alden of the mayflower. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia. Saint augustine well hast thou said that of our vices we can framea ladder if we will but tread. Fata morgana poem by henry wadsworth longfellow poem hunter. The most common longfellow poem book material is brass. There is a tissueprotected frontispiece, and the 83 engraved illustrations throughout the book are by sir john gilbert, ra, and others. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by henry wadsworth longfellow biographical sketch henry wadsworth longfellow, whose descent is traced from william longfellow of byfield, massachusetts, an english immigrant of the third quarter of the seventeenth century, was the son of stephen and zilpha wadsworth longfellow. This collection contains a vast amountof longfellow s original works, his translations, his poems on slavery,as well as his most famous ballads. This volume is perfect for introducing children to poetry, and would make for a fantastic addition to any family collection. Belisarius poem by henry wadsworth longfellow poem hunter. Does anyone know anything about books and their value. Find all books by henry wadsworth longfellow and compare prices.
May 27, 2011 have an antique book titled longfellow including evangeline, the song of hiawatha, the courtship of miles standish and tales of a wayside innwith biographical sketch and explanatory notes by henry ketcham. Household poems by longfellow, henry wadsworth, 1807 1882. Most poems in the book had appeared earlier in grahams magazine, which. Born in portland, maine, and educated at bowdoin college, longfellow s ambition was always to become a writer. Make offer elizabeth barrett browning mrs browning poems complete franklin press 1882 henry wadsworth longfellow poetical works illust 1884. Poems of henry longfellow leather bound 1901 by luckysevenvintage. Shortly after the books publication, longfellow attempted to join the literary circle in new york and asked.
He was one of the most popular american poets of his day. The childrens hour by henry wadsworth longfellow poems. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris divine comedy and. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. My late grandmother gave me this book of poems fifteen years ago, and i am ashamed to say that i just read it all the way through for the first time. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris the divine comedy and was one of the five members of the group known as the fireside poets. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was a seminal american poet and member of the fireside poets. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow free ebook project gutenberg. Farm ballads by will carleton 1882 poetry illustrated. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow, henry wadsworth, 1807 1882 an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article longfellow, henry wadsworth, 1807 1882. As a pale phantom with a lamp ascends some ruins haunted stair, so glides the moon along the damp mysterious chambers of the air. The illustrations were engraved by the brothers dalziel, a highly productive firm of victorian engravers who worked with many important victorian artists.
Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was. After her death, longfellow had difficulty writing poetry for a time and focused on translating works from foreign languages. Poems volume 1 henry wadsworth 1807 1882 longfellow on. Find nearly any book by henry wadsworth longfellow. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow kindle. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow, henry wadsworth. Erdrich of the ojibwe of north america, with the poems of longfellow 2002.
He already had published a travel book, several textbooks, translations. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small weara very nice vintage book by henry wadsworth longfellowpublished byhoughton mifflin and co1887with numerous illustrations. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Aftermath page images at moa longfellow, henry wadsworth, 1807 1882. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow. Devoting himself to scholarly pursuits as well as to poetry, longfellow published textbooks. Two hundred years of bowdoin, 1993, notes there hasnt been a competent biography of longfellow since newton arvins critical study in 1962. Longfellow was one of her favorites, along with dickinson. Make offer antique 1882 longfellow illustrated book poetical works poems poetry houghton hc. The childrens hour henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 between the dark and the daylight, when the night is beginning to lower, comes a pause in the days. Henry wadsworth longfellow, born february 27, 1807, portland, massachusetts now in maine, u. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. It is titled the hanging of the crane by henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882.
Published by harper and brothers, franklin square, new york. Find the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. Poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, 1882 w numerous illustration 1855 very rare ariel and other poems w. After his death on march 24, 1882, at 75, dozens of memorials were erected. The song of hiawatha paperback december 31, 1898 by henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 author. Henry wadsworth longfellow was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was an american poet and educator whose. A beautiful illustration by errol le cain for hiawathas childhood by henry wadswroth longfellow. Not wholly useless, though no longer used, for they remind me of my other self, younger and stronger, and the pleasant ways in which i walked, now clouded and confused. Sounds like a great old book, longfellow was pretty popular too. Find each of your uncommon e book source, that includes outofprint guides and antique materials. Henry wadsworth longfellow poetry collection from famous poets and poems. First editionthis is a lovely book but unfortunatly the previous owner has taken out all the full page3 plate, this doesnt detract from the beauty of the book for the longfellow fan, this give an opportunity too someone to buy a very old copy at a very good price, internally very clean the decorative cloth has some soiling to spine, red in.
Longfellows poems household edition hardcover 1883 by henry wadsworth longfellow author. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He was a prolific writer of poetry, and became known as the childrens poet due to his popularity amongst children. Henry wadsworth longfellow books, biography, quotes read. Longfellow s poems on slavery janet harris follow this and additional works at. He achieved a level of national and international prominence previously unequaled in the literary history of the united states and is one of the few american writers honored in the poets corner of westminster abbeyin fact, he is believed to be the first as his bust was installed. Comments about belisarius by henry wadsworth longfellow ratnakar mandlik 362016 10. Calhoun, who previously wrote a history of longfellows alma mater a small college in maine. Feb 24, 2012 approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow.
Longfellow s poems household edition longfellow, henry wadsworth on. Harvard purchases collection of longfellow memorabilia. Hardly a man is now alive who remembers that famous day and year. This is a onechapter illustrated childrens book that introduces children to the rhythm, meter, and beauty of the original hiawatha. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. He already had published a travel book, several textbooks, translations, scholarly articles, and some fiction, but it was this volume that announced him as a poet and seemed to herald a new american literature. Little antique poetry book longfellow vintage 1910s book of henry wadsworth longfellow poems.
Have an antique book titled longfellow including evangeline. Longfellows poetical works illustrated 1883 auction. On september 14th, 1831, longfellow married mary storer potter. Between the civil war and the great depression, longfellow 18071882 was americas. This copy with autograph manuscript signed by longfellow, a sixline poem dated november 30, 1852.
Longfellow books is a fiercely independent community bookstore located in downtown portland, maine. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was the most popular and admired american poet of the nineteenth century. A list of poems by henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow, one of the fireside poets, wrote lyrical poems about history, mythology, and legend that were popular and widely translated, making him the most famous american of his day. A day book of choice passages from the work of one of americas most honoured poets.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. What i would do, is take its condition into consideration, and for spits and giggles, run a search on ebay. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow book. First and formost longfellow is fun to read aloud to any age and the illustrations in this versious are priceless. A nicely bound copy of henry wadsworth longfellows poetry. Yet this descendant of harvardeducated gentlemen farmers and lawyers blazed many a trail from his. The book naturally received attention out of all proportion to its size. The project gutenberg ebook of henry wadsworth longfellow, by. Ballads and other poems by longfellow, henry wadsworth, 1807 1882. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. It was commented in this other reading that henry in his day was americas most read and beloved poet and eventually supported himself on his poetry. Notes boston public library rare books department copy ex libris bookplate. Book from 1882 longfellows poems household edition of the poets this book is 126 yrs old it is in. Listen, my children, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of paul revere, on the eighteenth of april, in seventyfive.
The song of hiawatha and more poems classic books on cassettes collection unabridged. Pilgrimage beyond the sea 1833, a book of travel sketches modeled on. Poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, 1883, houton mifflin. Approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow.
Favorite poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow. The collection consists of 52 items dating from 1850 to 1911 specifically, 2 letters, 4 books, 2. Longfellow s voices of the night, published in 1839 when he was 32 years old, included such poems as a psalm of life and the wreck of the hesperus. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline most of his works were lyrical poems which often utilized mythology and legend. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Birds of passage e book henry wadsworth longfellow. Poems by henry wadsworth longfellow complete in two volumes. Poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow 1883 rare book.
It was impossible for one at that time to range himself on one side or other of the great controversy without inviting criticism, not so much of literary art as of ethical position. The list includes thirtyfive versions of whole books or detached poems in german. This is not one of longfellows better known works such as paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha or. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american poets of the 19th century. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american poet. Longfellow was born in portland, maine, and studied at bowdoin college. Pages are tanned andor aged, but clear and illustrations are good. Henry wadsworth longfellow 27 february 1807 24 march 1882 henry wadsworth was an american poet and educator whose works include paul. Approximate value of the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. More editions of the song of hiawatha and more poems classic books on cassettes collection unabridged. Henry wadsworth longfellow, one of the fireside poets, wrote lyrical poems about history, mythology, and legend that were popular and widely translated, making him the most famous american of his day. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27th, 1807 march 24th, 1882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline.
The early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, boston, new york, houghton, mifflin and company, 1885 page images at hathitrust longfellow, henry wadsworth, 1807 1882. Household poems 1865 by henry wadsworth longfellow. Little antique poetry book longfellow vintage 1910s book of. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small. The early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, london, pickering and co. Henry wadsworth longfellow a maine historical society website.
She starred her favorite poems, which are mine also, the village blacksmith and the arrow and the song. Publication date 1947 topics longfellow, henry wadsworth, 1807 1882. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american poet and educator whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. I stood on the bridge at midnight, the belfry of bruges and other poems. Get the best deals on poetry books 18501899 when you shop the largest online selection at. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia are collectible items relating to american poet henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 brief historybiography longfellow was an esteemed college professor, but also the most popular american poet of his time. Poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow antique book 1882 boston. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was the most popular american. His first published book was in 1833, a translation of poems by the spanish poet jorge manrique. Longfellow with biography notes and index by longfellow, henry w. What gulotta found was a man distinguished by how he treated others. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow, henry wadsworth, 1807. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was the most popular and admired american poet of the nineteenth century.
The book is beautifully bound with intricate design details on the outer cover and binding. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow kindle edition by longfellow, henry wadsworth. His image appeared on cigar boxes, beer bottle labels, inkwells, bookends. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Masque of pandora and other poems a book of sonnets 1875. Paul reveres ride by henry wadsworth longfellow poems. Collectors edition leather bound song of hiawatha henry. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and. Following longfellows death in 1882, the literature of tribute to him included. So i behold these books upon their shelf, my ornaments and arms of other days. Henry wadsworth longfellow collection henry wadsworth. Once upon icelands solitary strand keramos and other poems a book of sonnets. Poems of henry longfellow leather bound 1901 by crowell. Born in portland, maine, and educated at bowdoin college, longfellows ambition was always to become a writer.
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