Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was a beloved American poet and educator, born on February 27, 1807, in Portland, Maine. He was part of a prominent New England family and began his literary journey at an early age, showing a remarkable talent for writing. Longfellow’s passion for languages led him to travel and study in Europe, where he was inspired by the rich literary traditions of the continent. His works often reflect themes of love, nature, and the human experience, resonating deeply with readers across generations.
Longfellow is perhaps best known for iconic poems like "The Song of Hiawatha" and "Paul Revere's Ride," which capture the spirit of American folklore and history. His ability to weave narrative and lyricism together has made his poetry accessible and cherished by many. As you explore Longfellow's works in this app, you'll find an inviting world of verse that invites reflection and connection. Whether you're revisiting his classics or discovering them for the first time, you’re in for a delightful literary experience.
The Song of Hiawatha
Read by Peter Yearsley
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I sing the Song of Hiawatha,Brave of heart and strong of arm.Daughter's son of old Nokomis,Fathered by the harsh West Wind.With its regular,…
Tales of a Wayside Inn
Read by Peter Yearsley
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Mostly a collection of story-telling poems told by a group of friends in a tavern late one night. "Tales" includes the famous Paul…
Evangeline
Read by Leonard Wilson (1930-2024)
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Evangeline is one of Longfellow’s most popular poems and was once a great favorite with the American people. For many years almost every sch…
The Courtship of Miles Standish
Read by Leonard Wilson (1930-2024)
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During the late nineteenth century and until the middle of the twentieth, many elementary classrooms in America featured (along with a Gilbe…
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Collection Vol. 001
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A collection to celebrate Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 200th birthday, on 27th February, 2007.
The Reaper And The Flowers
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 25 recordings of The Reaper And The Flowers by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This was the Fortnightly Poetry pro…
Christmas Bells
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LibriVox volunteers bring you nine different recordings of Christmas Bells, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This was the weekly poetry projec…
The Village Blacksmith
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LibriVox volunteers bring you eleven different recordings of The Village Blacksmith, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This was the weekly poet…
The Devil's Bridge
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Taken from Poems of Places: An Anthology in 31 Volumes, Switzerland and Austria: Vol. XVI, edited by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. - Summary…
Poems on Slavery
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This is a short volume of abolitionist poetry by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, first published in 1842. As Wikipedia notes, Longfellow himself…
Travels by the Fireside
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 22 recordings of Travels by the Fireside by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This was the Fortnightly Poetry projec…
The Slave In The Dismal Swamp
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This little poem, with it's masterful choice of heavy-laden words, and great alliteration that sounds like a drumbeat, or a heartbeat, and r…
The Rainy Day
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 25 recordings of The Rainy Day by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This was the Weekly Poetry project for September…
Voices Of The Night - And Other Poems
Read by Michele Fry
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Longfellow's first collection of early poems, published in 1895, with a short biography by the editor, a chronological list of his works, pl…
The Wreck of the Hesperus
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LibriVox volunteers bring you ten recordings of "The Wreck of the Hesperus” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the Fortnightly Poem for Aug…
A Psalm Of Life
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 22 recordings of A Psalm Of Life by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for Feb…
Snow-Flakes
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 21 recordings of Snow-Flakes by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This was the Weekly Poetry project for December 20…
Endymion
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 20 recordings of Endymion by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for March 3, 2…
Selections from Longfellow
Read by Bruce Kachuk
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These are twelve magnificent poems that convey the brilliant talent of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow at its best. These are poems that speak of…
Song of Hiawatha / Песнь о Гайавате
Read by Mark Chulsky
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Иван Бунин опубликовал перевод «Песни о Гайавате» (The Song of Hiawatha) в 1896 г. Его перевод до сих пор считается непревзойдён…