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"At the door on summer evenings
Sat the little Hiawatha;
Heard the whispering of the pine-trees,
Sounds of music, words of wonder . . ."
The infectious rhythm of The Song of Hiawatha has captured the ears of millions. Once drawn in, they've stayed to hear... Read Full Overview

Longfellow's epic poem of the legendary Native American hero, Hiawatha and his love, Minnehaha, as he performs many brave and magical deeds.

The Song of Hiawatha is an 1855 epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that features Native American characters. The epic relates the adventures of an Ojibwe warrior named Hiawatha and the tragedy of his love for Minnehaha. Events in the story are set in the Pictured Rocks area... Read Full Overview

The Song of Hiawatha is an 1855 epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, featuring a Native American hero. It is a classic that has been loved by many for generations, and a great addition to the collection.Any profits generated from the sale of this book will go towards the... Read Full Overview

Rediscover this classic North American epic in a beautiful, illustrated edition. Longfellow's poetic tale of Hiawatha, a primeval Native American hero based on legendary figures of indigenous mythology, will enchant you with its distinctive rhythm that begs you to read it aloud... Read Full Overview

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem The Song of Hiawatha is a classic American work of literature. Based on oral traditions surrounding the mythical figure Manabozho, the poem tells the adventures of the Ojibwe warrior Hiawatha and his tragic love story with Minnehaha, a Dakota... Read Full Overview

The Song of Hiawatha (1855) is an epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. A master of poetic tradition and form, Longfellow wrote The Song of Hiawatha in trochaic tetrameter, the meter of such classical epics as the Finnish Kalevala. Inspired by stories... Read Full Overview

In the Summer of 1854, Longfellow wrote in his diary: "I have at length hit upon a plan for a poem on the American Indians, which seems to me the right one and the only. It is to weave together their beautiful traditions as whole." What emerged the next year was "The Song of... Read Full Overview

Return to the shores of Gitche Gumee and sing the Song of Hiawatha Out of childhood into manhood Now had grown my Hiawatha, Skilled in all the craft of hunters, Learned in all the lore of old men, In all youthful sports and pastimes, In all manly arts and labors.

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... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this... Read Full Overview

Weaving together the beautiful oral traditions of the American Indian into a grand epic poem, Longfellow's renowned classic is given a stunning visual interpretation by an award-winning artist. A "Booklist" Editor's Choice Book. Full color.

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The Song of Hiawatha is an 1855 epic poem in trochaic tetrameter by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that features... Read Full Overview

Initially conceived after reading the works of Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, who was known for his early studies of Native American culture, "The Song of Hiawatha" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is an epic poem based on the legends of the Ojibwa Indians of Michigan, Wisconsin, and... Read Full Overview

'The Song of Hiawatha' is an 1855 epic poem in trochaic tetrameter by Henry Wadsworth Long-fellow that features Native American characters. The epic relates the adventures of an Ojibwe warrior named Hiawatha and the tragedy of his love for Minnehaha. Events in the sto-ry are... Read Full Overview