Greetings from Longfellow

"Greetings from Longfellow" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a compilation of poems from the early 1900s, expressing observations about life, love, and time. As one of the U.S.'s most well-known writers, Longfellow utilizes reflective and smooth verses to define universal experiences. The collection contains poems that reflect on conditions of mankind using imagery and structure to engage with the emotions, from the pain of losing love, such as the memory of Evangeline, to the strength of hopes and dreams. The author communicates messages through focusing on the core feelings and wide-ranging experiences of living, highlighting the importance of never giving up and enjoying personal and shared experiences.