About Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was an influential American poet and educator, renowned for his mastery of lyrical verse and for works such as "Paul Revere's Ride," "The Song of Hiawatha," and "Evangeline." A graduate of Bowdoin College, Longfellow taught at Harvard and became one of the first American poets to achieve international acclaim, bridging the gap between European traditions and American themes. His poetry often celebrated American history, nature, and ideals, leaving a lasting legacy in American literature.
