Song of Hiawatha

6b  Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Printed in Boston: Ticknor and Fields, First Edition 1855

Notes

"The Song of Hiawatha" is an epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, first published in 1855. It tells the story of Hiawatha, a Native American leader, and his love for Minnehaha, set against the backdrop of Native American legends and traditions. Written in trochaic tetrameter, the poem draws heavily from the oral histories of the Ojibwe, Dakota, and other indigenous tribes, blending myth, folklore, and Longfellow’s own imaginative narrative to create a romanticized depiction of Native American life. It became immensely popular and remains a significant work in American literature.

Description

Brown fabric cover with gold embossing on front and spine, spine sun faded, three edge gilt, good condition.