As a lover of great rhyme poetry, and in particular, a fan of Henry Wadsworth Longfellows poetry - I was glad to finally find that a Complete Works volume was available. If (like me) you are a lover of Longfellows classy and distinctive verse style, then of course there is no faulting the actual content of this book - from his most famous works to his most obscure..its all here!Another fine feature of this book is the brief introductions that give historical and/or background infor...

"There is no greater sorrow than to be mindful of the happy time in misery." Dante Alighieri's Inferno, the first Canticle in the epic poetic masterpiece The Divine Comedy, is now available in an exquisite hardcover edition featuring a foiled cover and distinctive interior design elements, making it an ideal gift for literature lovers, fans of gothic horror and allegorical literature, and book collectors. Each collectible volume will be the perfect addition to any well-appointed li...

The Song of Hiawatha by Henry W. Longfellow - The Original Classic EditionFinally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition.This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside:The Song of Hiawatha is based on the legends and stories of many North American I...

This carefully crafted ebook: “The Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso (3 Classic Unabridged Translations in one eBook: Cary's + Longfellow's + Norton's Translation + Original Illustrations by Gustave Doré)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Depending on the translation, The Divine Comedy will present completely different facets to the reader, therefore we have united these 3 Classic Unabridged Translations in one eBook: Cary's + Longf...

Brilliant illustrations of the first battle cry for American independence spring from the pages of Paul Revere's Ride, illustrated by acclaimed artist Charles Santore in this newly redesigned edition of the classic poem.Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere… So begins the classic poem of devoted patriot Paul Revere's midnight ride on April 18, 1775. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the poem in 1860 as a tribute to the ...

This is the story of the Pilgrims who fled religious persecution in England and came to America aboard the Mayflower.

Poetry is a fascinating use of language. With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse through the centuries. In this series we look at each season through the eyes and minds of our most gifted poets to bring you a guide to the days within each. For many of us Autumn, or as the Americans would say; Fall is the season of mixed emotions. Summers long days are replaced by a chill in the a...

Poetry is a fascinating use of language. With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse through the centuries. In this series we look at narrative poetry through the eyes and minds of our most gifted poets to bring you a unique guide. Narrative Poems may be short of long but in essence they are usually written in metered verse with characters and dramatic in fashion. They can include ep...

For many of us Autumn, or as the Americans would say; Fall is the season of mixed emotions. Summer’s long days are replaced by a chill in the air. The colours on the trees and fields ripen to warmer hues and the harvest is brought safely home. Yet with this bounty there is the knowledge that Nature is turning her attention to the harder, colder Winter month’s ahead. Our collection of poems amplifies this balance between the loss of summer and the gain of the harvest with wonderful poems by...

Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere… So begins the classic poem of devoted patriot Paul Revere's midnight ride on April 18, 1775. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the poem in 1860 as a tribute to the revolutionary hero who rode his horse through Medford, Lexington, and Concord to warn the American patriots that the British were coming to attack.This Classic Edition of Paul Revere's Ride features:Original poem from Henry...

Dante Alighieri was born in Florence, Italy in the middle of the 13th century and what is principally known of him comes from his own writings. One of the world’s great literary masterpieces, “The Divine Comedy” is at its heart an allegorical tale regarding man’s search for divinity. The work is divided into three sections, “Inferno”, “Purgatorio”, and “Paradiso”, each containing thirty-three cantos. It is the narrative of a journey down through Hell, up the mountain of Purgatory, and thro...

A miller, a parson, and a knight walk into a tavern. On the way to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury, a group of pilgrims gathers at the Tabard Inn. The narrator, Harry Bailey, suggests that the group should ride together, and have a storytelling contest to pass the time. Ranging from mundane to profane, the 24 tales are full of witty wordplay and charm, offering a glimpse into both low and high society of England in the Middle Ages.Written between 1387 and 1400, Geof...