Synopsis
Prepare for an extraordinary adventure in this epic poem that draws from rich Native American folklore. Join Hiawatha, a brave warrior, as he strives to unite his people through a shared language, symbols, and moral principles. In his quest to serve his nation, Hiawatha faces challenges and embarks on journeys that unveil the mysteries of the natural world through encounters with talking animals, magical creatures, and wise beings living in harmony with the land. Through them, he learns the importance of humility, peace, and the interconnectedness of all living things. The author weaves lesser-known Native American legends into this captivating tale, revealing the origins of traditions and symbols that have shaped the cultural identity of many indigenous communities in insightful and thought-provoking ways.
About the Author
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born in 1807 in Portland, Maine, and he became a professor of modern languages at Harvard. His most famous narrative poems include The Song of Hiawatha, Paul Reveres Ride, "The Village Blacksmith," "The Wreck of the Hesperus." From his friend Nathaniel Hawthorne, Longfellow got a brief outline of a story from which he composed one of his most favorite poems, 'Evangeline'. The original story had Evangeline wandering about New England in search of her bridegroom. One of the first poets to take the landscape and stories of North America as his subjects, Longfellow became immensely popular all over the world, and he was the first American commemorated in the Poets Corner of Westminster Abbey. He was given honorary degrees at the great universities of Oxford and Cambridge, invited to Windsor by Queen Victoria, and called by request upon the Prince of Wales. He was also chosen a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and of the Spanish Academy. He died on March 24, 1882.
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