Song of Hiawatha

Song of Hiawatha

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The Song of Hiawatha is an epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow that tells the story of the Ojibwe hero Hiawatha. The poem is based on Native American legends and traditions, and it celebrates the beauty of the natural world and the strength of the human spirit. Hiawatha is a brave and compassionate warrior who fights to protect his people from their enemies. He is also a skilled hunter and fisherman, and he has a deep love for the land. The poem is full of beautiful imagery and powerful emotions, and it is a classic of American literature.

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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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