Publisher's Synopsis
Young Longfellow 1807-1843 is a biography written by Lawrance Thompson about the early life of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The book covers Longfellow's childhood, education, and early career as a professor at Bowdoin College in Maine. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to Mary Storer Potter and the tragic death of his second wife, Fanny Appleton. The author provides insights into the cultural and social context of Longfellow's life, including his relationships with other writers and his involvement in the abolitionist movement. The book is a comprehensive and engaging account of the formative years of one of America's most beloved poets.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.
