Poems on Slavery is a compilation of poems by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in support of the United States anti-slavery endeavors, taking a firm stance for human rights regardless of skin
Henry Wadsworth Longfellows "The Complete Poems" serves as a rich tapestry of American sentiment, infused with themes of love, nature, hardship, and transcendence. Longfellows poetic style is characterized by its musicality and accessibility, merging Romanticism with a distinctive American voice. The collection spans his prolific career, showcasing works that embrace historical narratives, such as in "The Song of Hiawatha," and personal reflections, revealing the depth of human emotion while drawing upon classical influences. Longfellows deft use of rhythm and meter complements his lyrical explorations, inviting readers into a world where the personal and the universal intermingle seamlessly. Longfellow, one of Americas most celebrated poets, was deeply influenced by the cultural climate of his time, marked by the Civil War and the search for an authentic American identity. His commitment to capturing the American experience, combined with his extensive academic backgroundstudying languages, literature, and historyimbued his work with a profound sense of narrative and engagement with his surroundings. Personal tragedies, including the loss of loved ones, further shaped his poignant reflections on life and mortality, endearing him to readers across generations. This anthology is highly recommended for scholars, students, and poetry enthusiasts eager to explore foundational elements of American poetry. Longfellows eloquent verses resonate with contemporary themes, making "The Complete Poems" a timeless exploration of human experience. Readers will find inspiration and solace within these pages, solidifying Longfellows position as a pillar of American literary heritage.
This collection includes the complete poetical works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - poems, verses, ballads, songs and other poetry written by this famous American poet and educator. Table of Contents: Voices of the Night: Prelude Hymn to the Night A Psalm of Life The Reaper and the Flowers The Light of Stars Footsteps of Angels Flowers The Beleaguered City Midnight Mass for the Dying Year Earlier Poems: An April Day Autumn Woods in Winter Hymn of the Moravian Nuns of Bethlehem Sunrise on the Hills The Spirit of Poetry Burial of the Minnisink LEnvoi Ballads and Other Poems: The Skeleton in Armor The Wreck of the Hesperus The Village Blacksmith Endymion It is not Always May The Rainy Day Gods-Acre To the River Charles Blind Bartimeus The Goblet of Life Maidenhood Excelsior Poems on Slavery: To William E. Channing The Slaves Dream The Good Part, that shall not be taken away The Slave in the Dismal Swamp The Slave singing at Midnight The Witnesses The Quadroon Girl The Warning The Spanish Student The Belfry of Bruges and Other Poems: Carillon The Belfry of Bruges A Gleam of Sunshine The Arsenal at Springfield Nuremberg The Norman Baron Rain In Summer To a Child The Occultation of Orion The Bridge To the Driving Cloud The Day Is done Afternoon in February To an Old Danish Song-Book Walter von der Vogelweid Drinking Song The Old Clock on the Stairs The Arrow and the Song Mezzo Cammin The Evening Star Autumn Dante Curfew Evangeline - A Tale of Acadie The Seaside and the Fireside: The Song of Hiawatha The Courtship Birds of Passage: Prometheus, or the Poets Forethought Epimetheus, or the Poets Afterthought The Ladder of St. Augustine The Phantom Ship The Warden of the Cinque Ports Haunted Houses In the Churchyard at Cambridge The Emperors Birds-Nest The Two Angels Daylight and Moonlight The Jewish Cemetery at Newport Oliver Basselin Victor Galbraith My Lost Youth The Ropewalk The Golden Mile-Stone Catawba Wine Santa Filomena The Discoverer of the North Cape Daybreak The Fiftieth Birthday of Agassiz Children Sandalphon The Childrens Hour Enceladus The Cumberland Snow-Flakes
