Shadow
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The Shadow is a collection of poems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that explore the themes of darkness, light, and the human soul. The poems are introspective and philosophical, and they offer a glimpse into Longfellow's own personal beliefs and experiences. Some of the most famous poems in the collection include "The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls," "The Reaper and the Flowers," and "The Wreck of the Hesperus."Book Details
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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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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