From the author 1851, with an accompanying autograph signed letter by longfellow mounted on card thanking the recipient for sending an article on bayou teche, a river in louisiana where the reallife acadians who were the subject of longfellow. His father, stephen longfellow, was a prominent portland lawyer and later a member of congress. 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. The story behind i heard the bells on christmas day. Antique 1883 book longfellows poems excellent condition binding intact no page folds illustrations intact. Paul reveres ride by henry wadsworth longfellow poems. I breathed a song into the air, it fell to earth, i knew not where. Henry wadsworth longfellow a maine historical society website. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems, quotations and biography on henry wadsworth longfellow poet page. Early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, first edition. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions at. He is the poet of the dawn, who wrote the canterbury tales, and his old age. Longfellow was born in portland, maine, and studied at bowdoin college.
The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow, the most popular american poet in the 19th century. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was an american poet and educator whose. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow kindle edition by longfellow, henry wadsworth. Find the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. Henry wadsworth longfellow henry wadsworth longfellow. When the date of composition is undetermined, the poem, marked by an asterisk, is placed against the year of its publication. Henry wadsworth longfellow longfellow, henry wadsworth, 1807. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers.
This copy with autograph manuscript signed by longfellow, a sixline poem dated november 30, 1852. About henry wadsworth longfellow academy of american poets. Amblesideonline poems of henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882. The project gutenberg ebook of henry wadsworth longfellow, by. The story behind i heard the bells on christmas day by tom stewart december 20, 2001. Between the civil war and the great depression, longfellow 18071882 was. Henry wadsworth longfellow born february 27, 1807 died march 24, 1882 was an american poet of the romantic period.
Recollecting longfellow an introduction to a selection of poems by henry. The various ebooks, short stories and poems we offer are presented free of charge with absolutely no advertising as a public service from internet accuracy project. First edition, first printing, of longfellow s dramatic poem, inscribed in the year of publication. I have a lovely book i cannot find reference to anywhere.
Autumn was published in longfellows book voices of the night j. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. His mother, zilpah wadsworth, was the daughter of a revolutionary war hero.
He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris divine comedy and was one of the fireside poets from new england longfellow was born in portland, maine, which was then still part of. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Born in portland, maine, and educated at bowdoin college, longfellow s ambition was always to become a writer. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options.
I shot an arrow into the air, it fell to earth, i knew not where. Here lies the gentle humorist, who died keramos and other poems a book of sonnets. Association copy copy that belonged to someone connected with the author or the contents of a book. Short poems and sonnets by henry wadsworth longfellow. Frontispiece has illustration of longfellow, protected by tissue paper intact. I have a book 6x4 12 hard cover, with the inscription stamped on inside cover chicago. Southward with fleet of ice sailed the corsair death wild and gast blew the blast. 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. Longfellow explained the poems purpose as a transcript of my thoughts and feelings at the time i wrote, and of the conviction therein expressed, that life is something more than an idle dream. Pilgrimage beyond the sea 1833, a book of travel sketches modeled on washington.
Henry wadsworth longfellow poems by the famous poet. Longfellow, born in maine in 1807, became an epic poet of sorts for american history, writing about the american revolution in the way bards of old wrote about conquests across europe. Henry wadsworth longfellow was a famed 19th century scholar, novelist and poet, known for works like voices of the night, evangeline and the song of hiawatha. Published 1897 condition near fine copy in the original publishers giltblocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. His works are still regularly anthologised after nearly a century and a half. Approximate value of the early poems of wadsworth longfellow. Possibly his 2 most famous poems are paul reveres ride and the song of hiawatha. Green boards, cover design floral in silver, silver titled on. 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. 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.
Glory to god in the highest, and on earth peace, good. Born in portland, maine, and educated at bowdoin college, longfellows ambition was always to become a writer. Sir humphrey gilbert by henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was an american poet. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow, illustrated by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia.
Longfellows poems typically featured sweetness, simplicity, and a romantic. Dec 28, 2018 what is the value of a first edition book by longfellow. Complete in one volume classic reprint by henry wadsworth longfellow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In the following list the poems are set down under date of the years in which they were composed. Longfellows poetical works by longfellow, henry wadsworth. The result is books such as the one you own are relatively common and not much in demand. Book and a few pages are pulling away slightly from binding and could use restoration. I have tons of information on henry wadsworth longfellow because our house is a remake of his he lived from 1807 1882. Star gleams, poems by eliza m hickok, 1882, first edition, lovely book. The longfellow of this anthology is our late twentiethcentury revisionist. A nicely bound copy of henry wadsworth longfellows poetry. Henry wadsworth longfellow, famous poet family friend poems. Read all poems of henry wadsworth longfellow and infos about henry wadsworth longfellow. Of the midnight ride of paul revere, on the eighteenth of april, in seventyfive.
Make offer henry wadsworth longfellow the courtship of miles standish and other poems 1st. The early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, london, pickering and co. Boards hard front and rear covers of a bound book which. Make offer vintage book early 1900s poems of longfellow pocket small. Children across new england are familiar with the works of henry wadsworth longfellow, whose paul reveres ride has been recited at many a grade school pageant. Devoting himself to scholarly pursuits as well as to poetry, longfellow. If students have encountered longfellow before taking a college course, the poems they know are not in this anthology. 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. I have a book titled poems of places of new england edited by henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow poems by the famous poet all. Gift inscription, dated 1889, on inside blank page. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was the most popular and admired american poet of the nineteenth century. What is the value of a first edition book by longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was the most popular american.
Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was probably the most influential american poet of the 19th century. Henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 was probably the most influential american poet of the 19th century. One of americas best known poets, henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882, contributed to the wealth of carols sung each christmas season, when he composed the words to i heard the bells on christmas day on december 25th 1864. Masque of pandora and other poems a book of sonnets 1875. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. He thought it, exquisite to read good novels in bed with waxlights in silver. It is a version of the poems of henry wadsworth longfellow with a biographical sketch by nathan haskell dole and published by thomas y. He served as a professor at harvard university and was an adept linguist, traveling throughout europe and immersing himself in european culture and poetry, which he emulated in his poetry. Amblesideonline poems of henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 contributing editor.
Does anyone know anything about books and their value. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Longfellow poems with images antique books, vintage. 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. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow kindle. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Feb 24, 2012 approximate value of the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. Published by harper and brothers, franklin square, new york. Poetry pages henry wadsworth longfellow recollecting. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow hardcover in good condition very small. Below youll find a variety of shorter poems and sonnets by henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow the courtship of miles standish and other poems 1st. To see all available titles by other authors, drop by our index of free books alphabetized by author or arranged alphabetically by title.
Sir humphrey gilbert poem by henry wadsworth longfellow. Find nearly any book by henry wadsworth longfellow. Henry wadsworth longfellow was born in portland, mainethen still part of massachusettson february 27, 1807, the second son in a family of eight children. Old books antique books rare antique vintage book covers vintage books illustration art nouveau beautiful book covers poetry books livros. Evangeline, the song of hiawatha, the courtship of miles standish. And like a silver clarion rung the accents of that unknown tongue, excelsior. Christmas bells by henry wadsworth longfellow poems. Longfellows poems typically featured sweetness, simplicity, and a romantic vision shaded by melancholy. This inspiring poem by henry wadsworth longfellow, 1807 1882 was first published in 1838. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 genealogy geni.
Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and memorabilia are collectible items relating to american poet henry wadsworth longfellow 18071882 longfellow was an esteemed college professor, but also the most popular american poet of his time. Henry wadsworth longfellow was a very popular author during the 19th centuryperhaps less so now. Longfellows complete poems by longfellow henry wadsworth. Henry wadsworth longfellow poetry collection from famous poets and poems. Considered by many to be the most popular american poet of the 19th. One of americas best known poets, henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882, contributed to the wealth of carols sung each christmas season, when he composed the words to i heard the bells on christmas day on december 25th 1864. Pages are tanned andor aged, but clear and illustrations are good. A very famous line from the poem is, footprints on the. Henry wadsworth longfellow was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. 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. Henry wadsworth was an american poet and educator whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline.
I love this book it is something that men and women would enjoy. The list includes thirtyfive versions of whole books or detached poems in german. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. His notable works included the song of hiawatha and paul reveres ride. The image is a 19th century book cover for the sensitive plant, a poem by percy bysshe shelley, and is printed through a quality heat process that guarantees vivid colors and crisp. Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american poets of the 19th century. In the village churchyard she lies, birds of passage flight the first 1858. Approximate value of the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow. Genealogy for henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 family tree on. Sounds like a great old book, longfellow was pretty popular too. For, so swiftly it flew, the sight could not follow it in its flight. 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. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow.
Henry wadsworth longfellow rare books and first editions. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. Moderate tanning of pages, specifically close to the edges. Farm ballads by will carleton 1882 poetry illustrated. The book is beautifully bound with intricate design details on the outer cover and binding. The complete poetical works illustrated by henry wadsworth. Henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 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. Jan 22, 2019 henry wadsworth longfellow february 27, 1807 march 24, 1882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. The most common longfellow poem book material is brass. A psalm of life by henry wadsworth longfellow, famous. What i would do, is take its condition into consideration, and for spits and giggles, run a search on ebay.
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