Shadow

Shadow

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The Shadow is a collection of poems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that explore the themes of darkness, light, and the human soul. Longfellow explores the relationship between the physical world and the spiritual world, and how the two are often intertwined. The poems are introspective and philosophical, and they offer a glimpse into Longfellow's own personal beliefs and experiences. The Shadow is a powerful and moving work of poetry that will appeal to readers of all ages.

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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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