
Village Blacksmith
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The Village Blacksmith is a short, widely-read poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The poem is a lyrical portrait of a simple blacksmith, his life of labor, and his role in the village. It explores themes of hard work, devotion to family, faith, and community. The poem's simple language and its powerful imagery make it a timeless classic.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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