Song of Hiawatha

America's most popular nineteenth-century poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow devoted himself to providing his country with a national mythology, poetic tradition and epic forms. Known and loved by generations of schoolchildren, his 1855 classic is regarded as a masterpiece of American literature, combining romance and idealism in an idyllic setting. The infectious rhythm of The Song of Hiawatha has drawn millions to the shores of Gitchee Gumee. Once there, they''ve stayed to hear about the young brave with the magic moccasins, who talks with animals and uses his supernatural gifts to bring peace and enlightenment to his people. This 1855 masterpiece combines romance and idealism in an idyllic natural setting.

• | Author: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
• | Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• | Publication Date: Jul 28, 2006
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780486447957
• | ISBN-10: 0486447952