Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Seventy-Fifth Birthday: Proceedings Of The Maine Historical Society, February 27, 1882"" is a collection of speeches and essays presented at the celebration of Longfellow's seventy-fifth birthday by the Maine Historical Society on February 27, 1882. Longfellow was a renowned American poet and scholar, and the event was held to honor his contributions to American literature and culture.The book includes a variety of perspectives on Longfellow's life and work, including speeches by prominent figures such as James G. Blaine and George F. Hoar, as well as essays by literary critics and historians. The contributors discuss Longfellow's impact on American literature, his role in promoting a sense of national identity, and his contributions to the study of languages and cultures.In addition to the speeches and essays, the book also includes a brief biography of Longfellow and a list of his works. Overall, ""Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Seventy-Fifth Birthday"" provides a comprehensive overview of Longfellow's life and legacy, as well as insights into the cultural and intellectual climate of late nineteenth-century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
