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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

1807-1882

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was a 19th-century American poet known for works such as 'Evangeline,' 'The Song of Hiawatha,' and 'Paul Revere's Ride.' Born in 1807 in Portland, Maine, he studied at Bowdoin College and then traveled to Europe, where he developed his love for poetry.

Biography

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was a 19th-century American poet known for works such as 'Evangeline,' 'The Song of Hiawatha,' and 'Paul Revere's Ride.' Born in 1807 in Portland, Maine, he studied at Bowdoin College and then traveled to Europe, where he developed his love for poetry.

Upon his return to the United States, he became a literature professor at Harvard.

Longfellow was a popular poet during his lifetime, and his verses are still enjoyed for their musicality and ability to capture the essence of the American spirit.

He passed away in 1882, leaving a lasting legacy in American literature..