"The Song of Hiawatha: An Epic Poem" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is an epic created in the 1800s that tells of Hiawatha; an epic hero. The story uses Native American myths to weave a tale of the hero and his adventures within various tribes, animals, and the planet. Themes of love, the origin story, getting along, and connections amongst humans, and the world are explored. The story starts with the singer Nawadaha who sets the stage with legends from the Ojibway and Dacotah tribes. The poem paints a picture of Hiawatha's birth, his connection to nature, and his destiny as a hero.
The Song of Hiawatha: An Epic Poem
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Embark on a journey where the unity of nature and humankind intertwine with destiny to celebrate a hero's rise.
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About the AuthorHenry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet and educator. His original works include the poems "Paul Revere's Ride", "The Song of Hiawatha", and "Evangeline". He was the first American to completely translate Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy and was one of the fireside poets from New England.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet and educator. His original works include the poems "Paul Revere's Ride", "The Song of Hiawatha", and "Evangeline". He was the first American to completely translate Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy and was one of the fireside poets from New England.
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