Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

American poet and educator, wrote 'Evangeline'

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - American poet and educator, wrote 'Evangeline'
Born

February 27th, 1807
218 years ago

Died

March 24th, 1882
142 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1807, this individual was an American poet and educator who became one of the most popular poets of the 19th century. Longfellow was the first American to translate Dante Alighieri's 'Divine Comedy.' He held the position of professor at Harvard College and contributed significantly to American literature. His works include 'Evangeline,' 'The Song of Hiawatha,' and 'Paul Revere's Ride,' which reflect themes of American identity and history. Longfellow's writing style was characterized by melodic verse and accessible themes.

Wrote 'Evangeline' in 1847

Authored 'The Song of Hiawatha' in 1855

Popularized 'Paul Revere's Ride' in 1861

Translated 'Divine Comedy' in 1867

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