The Building Of The Ship

""The Building of the Ship"" is a narrative poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that tells the story of the construction of a ship. The poem is divided into three parts, each describing a different stage of the ship's construction. The first part describes the laying of the keel, the second part describes the shaping of the ship's frame, and the third part describes the finishing touches and the launch of the ship. Throughout the poem, Longfellow emphasizes the importance of hard work, dedication, and teamwork in the construction of the ship. He also draws parallels between the building of the ship and the building of a nation, suggesting that the same principles of hard work and cooperation are necessary for the success of both endeavors.The poem is written in Longfellow's signature style, with a strong emphasis on rhythm and rhyme. It is a celebration of the power of human ingenuity and the spirit of progress, and has become a beloved classic 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.