Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia. Mcclatchy 19452018, volume editor, was the author of many books of poetry and essays, including plundered hearts. Henry wadsworth longfellows poems, 1879 liveauctioneers. I love this book it is something that men and women would enjoy. Poems by henry wadsworth longfellow complete in two volumes. A psalm of life is a poem written by american writer henry wadsworth longfellow, often. For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f.
This selection includes generous samplings from his longer worksevangeline, the courtship of miles standish, and hiawathaas well as his shorter lyrics and less familiar narrative poems. The last and somewhat diminished stage of longfellows career began in 1861 with the tragic death of his wife fanny. Longfellows salary at bowdoin college was eight hundred dollars, as. An 1883 copy of the poetical works of alfred tennyson does have some value. The early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by henry. New and selected poems 2014, and the editor of nine library of america publications. 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.
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. 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 february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american poet and educator whose works include paul reveres ride. 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. Poem hunter all poems of by henry wadsworth longfellow poems. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was the most popular american. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow, henry wadsworth, 1807. Most poems in the book had appeared earlier in grahams magazine, which had paid both longfellow and bryant the unprecedented sum of 50 dollars a poem. Possibly his 2 most famous poems are paul reveres ride and the song of hiawatha. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882, best known for paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline, was also the first american to translate dantes the divine comedy. 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. Longfellow later commanded several thousand dollars for his poems once he had established more of a name for himself.
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After spending time in europe he became a professor at bowdoin and, later, at harvard college. Evangeline 1903, limited edition illustrated and signed by john h. 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. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems by the famous poet. He was one of the most popular american poets of his day. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was born in portland, maine. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The result is books such as the one you own are relatively common and not much in demand.
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If i were you i would buy it i am the biggest fan of his i have every single book of poems,songs,and more on him in paperback and hardcover. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american poets of the 19th century. The list includes thirtyfive versions of whole books or detached poems in german. Longfellow was born in portland, maine, and studied at bowdoin college. He attended the portland academy and bowdoin college, where he developed a love of storyt. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow kindle. A nicely bound copy of henry wadsworth longfellows poetry. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. He is one of the five fireside poets, a group of 19th century american poets associated with new england.
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The early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, boston, new york, houghton, mifflin and company, 1885 page images at hathitrust longfellow, henry wadsworth, 1807 1882. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow, henry wadsworth seller james cummins bookseller published 1880 condition in blue printed wrappers price 50 cents per part. Antique book longfellow poems cabinet edition 1882 henry wadsworth longfellow. Using my resources to look into your inquiry, i was able to find comparable sales that give your 1867 book. William cullen bryant, henry wadsworth longfellow, john greenleaf whittier, oliver wendell holmes. Longfellow was born in portland, maine, then part of massachusetts, and studied at bowdoin college. References in longfellows journals 18561882 to his.
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Longfellow was promised five dollars for its publication. His father served in congress and his grandfather was a revolutionary war hero. 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. Complete in one volume 1847 by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Does anyone know anything about books and their value. His works are still regularly anthologised after nearly a century and a half. This manuscript was donated to the library of congress in 1942 by collector francis joseph hogan 18771944, a washington, d. Longfellow poems fine binding 1892 illustrated rare antique poetry book hiawatha. Henry wadsworth longfellow books, biography, quotes. In this way it is perfectly possible to acquire some very good collected editions of wadworth poems, for as little as a few hundred dollars. References in longfellows journals18561882 to his important. This collection contains a vast amountof longfellows original works, his translations, his poems on slavery,as well as his most famous ballads.
He attended the portland academy and bowdoin college, where he developed a love of storytelling and a passion for reading. On the next page says, the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. Am i a king, that i should call my own ultima thule poems 1880. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. He graduated from bowdoin college at age 18 so adept at languages that he became professor of modern languages there 18291835. See more ideas about henry wadsworth longfellow, longfellow poems and american poets. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was the most popular and admired american poet of the nineteenth century.
In the journals for 29 may 1874, longfellow speaks of poems of places as a poetic guidebook. While studying european languages overseas 18251829. Feb 24, 2012 approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. Voices of the night, ballads and other poems by henry wadsworth longfellow isbn 9780554401058 9780554401058. Although he enjoyed immediate popularity, longfellow later commanded several thousand dollars for his poems once he had established more of a name for himself. References in longfellows journals 1856 1882 to his important literary works edward l. Boston houghton, osgood and company and houghton mifflin company, 18791883 the wadsworth family copy, signed by henry w. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow poems. Find the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow. These two volumes, the poems and christus, together comprise longfellow s complete poetical works. Longfellows complete poems by longfellow henry wadsworth. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was an american poet and educator who became famous for his lyric poems, known for their musicality. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems by the famous poet all.
Approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882, best known for paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline, was also the first american to translate dantes. The project gutenberg ebook of henry wadsworth longfellow, by. Make offer 1864 antique poetry book the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow antique book. The greatest part of his creative energy went instead into the translation of dantes divine comedy, one of the great monuments of world literature, as well as a prolonged meditation on the spiritual power of love to overcome death. Torrent of light and river of the air, masque of pandora and other poems. An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by.
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The courtship of miles standish and other poems 1858, first american edition, inscribed by longfellow. The early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, london, pickering and co. These two volumes, the poems and christus, together comprise longfellows complete poetical works. Buy the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by henry wadsworth longfellow online at alibris. He wrote the libretto for ned rorems operatic version of our town. Henry wadsworth longfellow, famous poet family friend poems. For more than seventy years, penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the englishspeaking world. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow signs a card.
Henry wadsworth longfellow was an american poet expertly placed in history to form a bridge between the literary traditions of old europe, and the new transcendalist traditions of the birthing america. Longfellow biography henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american poet who wrote many works that are still famous. After fannys death, longfellow slowed considerably in writing original poems. The first edition of this book was printed in 1882. This collection contains a vast amountof longfellow s original works, his translations, his poems on slavery,as well as his most famous ballads. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born on february 27, 1807, in portland, maine. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was an american poet. Longfellow was early fond of reading washington irvings sketchbook was his favorite and at thirteen he wrote his first poem, the battle of. Little antique poetry book longfellow vintage 1910s book of henry wadsworth longfellow poems. James thomas fields 181781, author and publisher, was a. The holiest of all holidays are those the academy of american poets is the largest membershipbased nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting american poets. He wrote the first american translation of dante alighieris divine comedy and was one of the five members of the group known as the fireside poets. The village blacksmith, poem by henry wadsworth longfellow. In an accident on july 9, 1861 at the longfellows cambridge home, fannys gauzy clothing caught fire and she was enveloped in.
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