The Poetry of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - Volume I: The Hanging of the Crane & Other Poems

The biography chronicles the life of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, highlighting his early literary aspirations, fluency in languages, and significant works. It details his personal tragedies, including the death of his first wife, which deeply affected him. Longfellow's rise to fame is marked by notable publications such as "Evangeline" and "The Song of Hiawatha," as well as his involvement with The Fireside Poets. His enduring influence on American literature is emphasized, along with his status as the most popular poet of his time, until his death in 1882.