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In his dialogue, flemming provides quips like the artist shows his character in the choice of his subject and nature is a revelation of god. 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 longfellow, henry wadsworth 18071882, great american poet, often referred to as the childrens poet was born on the 27th of february 1807, in portland, maine. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. Through the year with longfellow by na used books and. His time there allowed him to become fluent in seven different languages and absorb the influences of a wide range of european literature, from the classics to the modern. Longfellow s account was later challenged by francis parkman, in his book. Find nearly any book by henry wadsworth longfellow. Through the year with longfellow by longfellow, henry wadsworth and a great selection of related books. Isbn 9780548484944 9780548484944 softcover, kessinger publishing, llc, 2007. The three graduated in 1825 and in 1826 longfellow began a three year trip through europe in order to acquaint himself with its literary masters and cultures. Paul reveres ride by henry wadsworth longfellow poems. Through the year with longfellow by longfellow henry.
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