The Song of Hiawatha and Other Poems

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Flo Gibson

Book Overview

Native American writings, or poems, depicting great American Indian epics. It is based on Native American stories and legends. The contents contain "The Song of Hiawatha"; "Evangeline"; and "The... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895773376
• ISBN13: 9780895773371
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The Song of Hiawatha

One of Longfellow's epic poems combining spiritual saga with mythology of the native Americans living in upper mid-west. Meter is after a Finnish form and becomes very lyrical as one reads it. For those interested Indian mythology or tales of the long vanished culture of the area surrounding the great lakes, definitely a must. Also recommended for those seeking the romance of pristine culture just prior to extinction. Basically a beautiful poem. A glossary to help keep track of the Indian place and person names can be helpful.