Cross Of Snow

Cross of Snow

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The Cross of Snow is a deeply moving and personal poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Written in the aftermath of the death of his beloved wife, Frances Appleton, the poem explores the themes of grief, loss, and the search for meaning in the face of adversity. Longfellow's use of vivid imagery and symbolism creates a rich and evocative portrayal of the emotional landscape of loss.

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet and educator whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline. He was the first American to translate Dante Alighieri's Di...

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