The Song of Hiawatha

The Song of Hiawatha is a long narrative poem written by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The poem is based on the legends and traditions of the Ojibwe people, a Native American tribe of the Great Lakes region. It tells the story of Hiawatha, a legendary figure who is said to have united the tribes of the Ojibwe, and his love for the beautiful Minnehaha.The poem is divided into 22 sections, each of which describes a different aspect of Hiawatha's life and the world around him. The sections cover everything from Hiawatha's childhood and education to his battles with rival tribes and his eventual death. Along the way, the poem also explores themes of nature, spirituality, and the importance of community.The Song of Hiawatha is known for its musicality and its use of repetition and alliteration. It is written in trochaic tetrameter, a rhythmic pattern that gives the poem a distinctive and memorable sound. The poem has been widely read and studied since its publication in 1855, and it remains a beloved work of American literature today.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1907 Edition.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.