Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: A Sketch Of His Life is a biographical book written by Charles Eliot Norton and published in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the life of the famous American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, from his childhood to his death. Norton delves into Longfellow's family background, his education, and his early career as a professor of modern languages at Bowdoin College. The book also explores Longfellow's literary works, including his poetry, essays, and translations, and the impact they had on American literature. Norton discusses Longfellow's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with other writers and artists. The book also includes a detailed account of Longfellow's travels in Europe and his experiences during the Civil War. Overall, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: A Sketch Of His Life offers readers a fascinating insight into the life of one of America's most beloved 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.