Who was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow?

[@Katwumyn]

Thank you very much for an interesting and enlightening lecture! Your description of Longfellow's life and experiences has made me appreciate his poetry even more.

[@Alystra17]

Hi! You might be interested to know that I’m a descendent of Longfellow! He really was an excellent poet and man, before I knew he was my great-something grandfather I always loved his poetry and was inspired by it. Proud to be his descendent.

[@Spaceythewave]

Interestingly enough, I just found out a few weeks ago through my 88 year old grandfather that I am also a descendant of Longfellow. I had never heard of him before, now Im finding myself looking into his life and work. Cheers to us!

[@41d4-p3e]

Lies until you guys prove it

[@Alystra17]

@@41d4-p3e why would I need to prove it when I already know it’s true? My belief is enough to satisfy, I don’t need to prove anything to you

[@Alystra17]

@@41d4-p3e why would I need to prove it to you? I didn’t say you or anyone had to believe me, my own confirmation is enough. I don’t need to prove it to you just because you don’t believe me.

[@adamsredeemer9727]

Psalm of life is my favorite poem. I’ve sent it to many of my friends when they are down.

[@alghanekar313]

im a portland resident thanks so much for the great info

[@ramonmachtesh3035]

Bowdoin also gave us Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, professor, soldier, college president, and governor of Maine who died in 1914 at the age of 83 of the wounds he suffered in the civil war.

[@barbaraadler1804]

Thank you for a clear and academic description of Longfellow. I hope you'll do more such mini-lectures on other great writers!

[@ericadler9680]

Interesting lecture, thank you. I visited the Longfellow house in Cambridge, Mass last summer during my 3 weeks stay in Boston.

[@saidwithwords]

One of my favourite poets

[@gilbertotieno3984]

I love the long fellow poems

[@jamesmcdow945]

Longfellow and Emerson are related by Sir Knight Wentworth of the Real Original Dutton descendants. I am as well. My Ancestorial line is now traced back to early B.C. Wild stuff to me. I love Poetry. Wow. No wonder.

[@ernestrobles2995]

Poe was known for his critical nature and his tendency to harshly critique the work of his contemporaries, including Longfellow. He expressed his disdain for what he perceived as Longfellow's overly sentimental and didactic style, which he considered to be lacking in originality and depth. Poe, being a more avant-garde and experimental writer, may have resented Longfellow's success and the mainstream appeal of his poetry.

[@marcythemermaid]

thank you so very much

[@acem3129]

Thanks bro

[@natesmarr3909]

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