It is a fascinating biography that brings to life one of 19th century America's most popular and highly regarded poets. Best known for "The Song of Hiawatha", and "Paul Revere's Ride", Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was an American poet and educator whose work, although influenced by European literary traditions, often presented stories of mythology and legend rooted in American culture. This fascinating biography recounts the life of Longfellow by drawing upon the letters he received from his young admirers. In their letters, children from yesteryear reveal details about their lives that are as relevant today as they were then. Complete with selected poems and photographs of the poets and his family, "Dear Mr. Longfellow" brings to life one of America's most famed poets.
