I love this book it is something that men and women would enjoy. The early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow. Gift inscription, dated 1889, on inside blank page. Longfellows poems for sale antiquarian collectible books. Nov 6, 2014 poems of henry longfellow leather bound 1901 by luckysevenvintage. Longfellows poems 1901 2nd edition crowell publisher ebay. No results for longfellows poems similar to longfellows poems on ebay.
This selection includes generous samplings from his longer worksevangeline, the courtship of miles standish, and hiawathaas well as his shorter lyrics and less familiar narrative poems. The company began publishing books in 1876, and in 1882 t. He achieved a level of national and international prominence previously unequaled in the literary history of the united states and is one of the few american writers honored in the poets corner of westminster abbeyin fact, he is believed to be the first as his. Poems of henry wadsworth longfellow, published in new york by crowell and company in 1893. Published june 1st 1967 by ty crowell co hardcover authors. Some sites that i recommend for selling books are, and where you would have an audience of buyers interested in books. Poem hunter all poems of by henry wadsworth longfellow poems.
Henry wadsworth longfellow, one of the fireside poets, wrote lyrical poems about history, mythology, and legend that were popular and widely translated, making him the most famous american of his day. These two volumes, the poems and christus, together comprise longfellows complete poetical works. The poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow. A book is more likely to appeal to collectors, and therefore be worth more, if you have. The company began as a bookbindery founded by benjamin bradley in 1834. Torrent of light and river of the air, masque of pandora and other poems. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow free ebook project gutenberg. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by henry. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. For more than seventy years, penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the englishspeaking world. The complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. Boston houghton, osgood and company and houghton mifflin company, 18791883 the wadsworth family copy, signed by henry w.
An 1893 leather bound edition of evangeline a tale of acadie by henry wadsworth longfellow. Poems of henry wordsworth longfellow with biographical. The books cover is leather and the title of the book longfellows poems is burnt on it and it has a hand painted flower and leaves and stuff on the cover. The poems of longfellow hardcover published 1944 by random house hardcover, 732 pages. Henry wadsworth longfellow 1807 1882 was an american poet whose works include paul reveres ride, the song of hiawatha, and evangeline most of his works were lyrical poems which often utilized mythology and legend. Find the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. Below youll find a variety of shorter poems and sonnets by henry wadsworth longfellow. Evangeline, the song of hiawatha, and the courtship of miles standish, poems, a. Phenomenal woman, still i rise, the road not taken, if. A poetry anthology with contributions by longfellow, and many others. The early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow book, 1893.
Longfellows poems household edition hardcover january 1, 1883 by henry wadsworth longfellow author 4. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. What is the value of a first edition book by longfellow. Am i a king, that i should call my own ultima thule poems 1880. On the next page says, the poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow. This antique book, longfellows poems, was published first in 1893. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow by. See all 20 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
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. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Longfellow with biography notes and index by longfellow, henry w. Crowell operated the business after bradleys death in 1862 and eventually purchased the company from bradleys widow in 1870. Soft dark gold velvet cloth padded cover over boards. Image from bancroft, hubert howe the book of the fair. Book longfellows early poemsnathan dolecrowell and co. The various ebooks, short stories and poems we offer are presented free of charge with absolutely no advertising as a public service from internet accuracy project. He took to poetry and literary study from an early age, and his personal circumstances were wealthy enough that his father could afford to finance his trips abroad to europe to study and learn french, spanish, and italian. The early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow with biographical sketch by dole, nathan haskell. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Biographical sketch by nathan haskell dole and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Frontispiece has illustration of longfellow, protected by tissue paper intact.
I have a couple of shelves full of this kind of thing. It is in good shape and there is some minor damage to the spine. Short poems and sonnets by henry wadsworth longfellow. Now if its got a draft of an unpublished poem by longfellow in. And as the voice of the priest repeated the service of sorrow, lo. Longfellows poetical works illustrated 1883 auction. Longfellows illustrated poems printed in 1876 excellent collection piece. Buy the early poems of henry wadsworth longfellow by henry wadsworth longfellow online at alibris. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I have tons of information on henry wadsworth longfellow because our house is a remake of his he lived from 18071882. I have a longfellow poems book, 1893 and 1901 by y. He was also the first american to translate dante alighieris divine comedy and was one of the fireside poets from new england.
Henry wadsworth longfellow was one of the most widely known and bestloved american poets of the 19th century. It is a version of the poems of henry wadsworth longfellow with a biographical sketch. Moderate tanning of pages, specifically close to the edges. Ive recently come into possession of some old, classic books including a collection of longfellows poems from 1893, elbert hubbards little journeys, a number of issues of american heritage from the 60s and many more. This is a very good copy of an extremely attractive edition, in every way original.
I have a lovely book i cannot find reference to anywhere. Voices of the night, ballads and other poems by henry wadsworth longfellow isbn 9780554401058 9780554401058. First editionthis is a lovely book but unfortunatly the previous owner has taken out all the full page3 plate, this doesnt detract from the beauty of the book for the longfellow fan, this give an opportunity too someone to buy a very old copy at a very good price, internally very clean the. It is 7 inches high, 4 12 inches wide, and 1 14 inches thick. Leather bound hardback with gilt lettering, page edges, and flo. The more than 600 selections in the onevolume cambridge edition contain all the verse and dramas of the quintessential nineteenthcentury american poet. Find voices of the night, and other poems by longfellow, henry wadsworth at biblio. Voices of the night, and other poems by longfellow, henry. The complete poems of henry wadsworth longfellow book. Longfellows poetical works illustrated 1883 published. Annotated reference guide to collectible books and original prints. Henry wadsworth longfellow was a new england poet, born in portland, maine, in 1807.