H. W. Longfellow and W. C. Bryant (Classic Reprint): With an Introduction to Longfellow by Edwin Markham, and a Frontispiece in Color by Phillip R. ... Color by Phillip R. Goodwin (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

 
9780243232529: H. W. Longfellow and W. C. Bryant (Classic Reprint): With an Introduction to Longfellow by Edwin Markham, and a Frontispiece in Color by Phillip R. ... Color by Phillip R. Goodwin (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A curated portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and William Cullen Bryant, with an insightful introduction by Edwin Markham and a color frontispiece.

This edition pairs essays and verse to illuminate two central figures in American poetry. It merges biographical sketches with a broad selection of poems, translations, and essays, all anchored by Markham’s introduction and a vivid frontispiece in color. The content spans their life, work, and the enduring themes that shaped 19th‑century American literature.



Readers will encounter thoughtful critical context alongside a generous array of poems and translated works. The volume invites appreciation of Longfellow’s accessible lyricism and Bryant’s sweeping vision, while offering a lens on their influence in a transforming literary landscape.




  • Biographical overview of Longfellow and Bryant within their historical moment

  • Introduction by Edwin Markham to frame themes and significance

  • A broad selection of poems, translations, and related writings

  • A colorful frontispiece and documentary material that enriches context



Ideal for students, poetry lovers, and collectors seeking a compact, colorfully presented reference to two pivotal American poets.

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