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by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (Author)
The Song of Hiawatha is a long narrative poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The poem tells the story of Hiawatha, a Native American hero who lives in the land of the Ojibwe people. The poem is divided into twenty-two sections, each one describing a different aspect of Hiawatha's life.The poem begins with the story of the Great Spirit, who sends Hiawatha to earth to bring peace and harmony to the people. Hiawatha grows up to become a great warrior, leader, and teacher. He is known for his wisdom, strength, and compassion.Throughout the poem, Hiawatha faces many challenges, including battles with rival tribes, the loss of his wife and child, and the arrival of European settlers. Despite these hardships, Hiawatha remains steadfast in his commitment to his people and his mission to bring peace and unity to all.The Song of Hiawatha is known for its vivid imagery, rhythmic verse, and powerful themes of love, loss, and redemption. It has been widely read and studied since its publication in 1855 and is considered one of Longfellow's greatest works.1907. One of Longfellow�������s most recognizable works, The Song of Hiawatha is based on an accumulation of American Indian stories and legends, with much of the work being based on The Myth of Hiawatha compiled by Jane and Henry Rowe Schoolcraft. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
