The Belfry of Bruges and Other Poems

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Overview

Unique Element

• About the Author / Historical Context

A POETRY COLLECTION by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW.

The Belfry of Bruges and Other PoemsI by AMERICAN author HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW (1807-1882) is a collection of poems first published in 1845 in the UNITED STATES.

A collection of classic POETRY containing the popular "The Arsenal at Springfield," "Nuremberg," "The Arrow and the Song," and "The Bridge," among other notable verses.

Longfellow wrote many lyric poems known for their musicality and often presenting stories of mythology and legend. He was among the most popular American poet of his day and had success overseas.

Sneak Peak

I shot an arrow into the air,

It fell to earth, I knew not where;

For, so swiftly it flew, the sight

Could not follow it in its flight.

Title Details

• Originally published in 1845
• Poetry collection

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781628342963
Publisher:	Word Well Enterprises
Publication date:	05/03/2023
Pages:	122
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.26(d)

About the Author

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807 - 1882) was an American poet and educator. His original works include "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline. He was the first American to completely translate Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy and was one of the fireside poets from New England.