A Day with Longfellow

"A Day with Longfellow" by Anonymous is a glimpse into the everyday existence of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a famous American poet, during the early 1900s. It paints a picture of Longfellow's normal day, his conversations with people, and how much he cared about poems and kids, all happening at his home, Craigie House, in Cambridge. The book focuses on understanding art, dealing with sadness, trying your best to find beauty in art, and in the normal days of day-to-day life. The story shows a normal day for Longfellow, starting with his morning walks in nature to get ideas. It talks about when fans came to see him and eager young poets looked up to him, proving he was kind and wanted to help others. It also points out how he could still be happy, even though he was sad about his wife passing away. Longfellow spends time with his kids and buddies throughout the day, stating how important it is to try your hardest in poetry and thinking about how wonderful life is in his writings. In the end, the book shows a close-up of a guy who remained modest and really aware of the world around him, even though he was celebrated.