The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry W. Longfellow (Hardcover)
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The Courtship of Miles Standish by Henry W. Longfellow (Hardcover). He was born in Portland, Maine, and grew up in a prominent and affluent family. His father, Stephen Longfellow, was a prominent lawyer and his mother, Zilpah Wadsworth, was a direct descendant of the influential Puritan theologian John Cotton. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem, The Courtship of Miles Standish in hardcover. There is no publication date that I can find in this book but it is clearly old. It is green cloth over boards, pictorial past-on, gilt stamping on the cover, black letting on the spine with all edges gilt. Green ink pictorial endpapers. Illustrated by Arthur Dixon in both color and black and white. They are full page throughout the book. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was an American poet and educator, widely regarded as one of the most influential poets in American literature. He was born in Portland, Maine, and grew up in a prominent and affluent family. His father, Stephen Longfellow, was a prominent lawyer and his mother, Zilpah Wadsworth, was a direct descendant of the influential Puritan theologian John Cotton. Longfellow attended private schools in Portland and was educated at Bowdoin College, where he graduated in 1825. After college, he traveled to Europe, where he studied foreign languages and literature. Upon his return, he became a professor of modern languages at Bowdoin College, where he taught for nearly 10 years. In 1836, he published his first book of poems, “Voices of the Night,” which was well received and established him as a major poet. Longfellow went on to publish over 150 poems, including “The Song of Hiawatha,” “Evangeline,” and “The Courtship of Miles Standish.” He was one of the most popular poets of the time and was praised for his use of accessible language and his ability to capture emotional and moral themes. His works were also notable for their focus on American history, culture, and landscape. Longfellow’s influence and legacy has endured for centuries. His work has been translated into many languages, and his poems are still widely read and studied in classrooms around the world. He was the first American to be honored with a bust in the Poets’ Corner of Westminster Abbey, a testament to his lasting fame. Longfellow was a major figure in the American literary canon, and his work continues to inspire readers and scholars. Additional notes: I am not a professional book grader or appraiser—descriptions are based on my best effort to describe the condition accurately. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or requests for additional information or photos. All proceeds from this listing and store benefit the Friends of the Washougal Community Library, a 501(c)(3) organization. All reasonable offers are considered. If there is no offer option then the listing is already at the lowest price we will accept for the listing. All items ship via USPS Media Mail in bubble mailers; exceptions for rare/expensive books will be noted. Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts. Read less
