Henry W. Longfellow: Biography, Anecdote, Letters, Criticism (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162955384)

Henry W. Longfellow: Biography, Anecdote, Letters, Criticism is a book written by W. Sloane Kennedy that provides a comprehensive look into the life and work of the famous American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The book is divided into four parts: biography, anecdote, letters, and criticism. The biography section covers Longfellow's life from his childhood in Portland, Maine to his time as a professor at Harvard University. The anecdote section includes various stories and anecdotes about Longfellow, including his friendship with Nathaniel Hawthorne and his travels in Europe. The letters section contains a selection of Longfellow's personal correspondence, giving readers insight into his thoughts and feelings. Finally, the criticism section offers a detailed analysis of Longfellow's poetry and its place in American literature. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Longfellow's life and work, as well as the literary history of America.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.

Author: W. Sloane Kennedy
ISBN-10: 1162955384
ISBN-13: 9781162955384
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 364
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d