Newton Arvin - Longfellow: His Life and Work

Newton Arvin - Longfellow: His Life and Work
Atlantic Little, Brown, 1963
338 str.
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Arvin Newton's Longfellow: His Life and Work is a comprehensive and insightful biography of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, one of America's most beloved poets. Through meticulous research and engaging narrative, Newton explores Longfellow's literary achievements, personal triumphs, and the enduring impact of his work on American and global poetry.The book traces Longfellow's journey from his early years in Maine to his distinguished career as a professor, translator, and literary figure. Newton examines the poet's mastery of narrative verse, his deep engagement with history and legend, and the universal themes of love, loss, and resilience that defined his poetry. Works such as The Song of Hiawatha, Evangeline, and Paul Revere's Ride are explored in depth, revealing their artistic and cultural significance.Beyond his literary contributions, Newton delves into Longfellow's personal life, including his friendships, tragedies, and the role he played in shaping the 19th-century literary landscape. Longfellow: His Life and Work presents a vivid portrait of a poet whose words captured the imagination of generations and continue to resonate today.Ideal for literary scholars, poetry enthusiasts, and readers interested in American cultural history, this biography offers a rich exploration of Longfellow's enduring legacy and the poetic voice that made him a household name.

CONTENTS
DEDICATION 4
Note 5
LONGFELLOW — His Life and Work 6
I — The Thoughts of Youth 6
II — A Pilgrimage Beyond the Sea 16
III — Professor Longfellow 31
IV — Voices of the Night—and Day 41
V — Dramatic Poems (I) 53
VI — Acadian Idyl 65
VII — A Romance and a Tale 75
VIII — The Middle Years 85
IX — Indian Edda and Puritan Pastoral 98
X — Birds of Passage 116
XI — A Wayside Inn 132
XII — Longfellow as Translator 153
XIII — Dramatic Poems (II) 168
XIV — In the Harbor 188
XV — Utmost Isle 193
Epilogue 207


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