Longfellow (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) was an influential American poet and educator, celebrated for his lyrical poetry and memorable works. He was the first American to translate Dante Alighieri’s "Divine Comedy" and is best known for poems like "The Song of Hiawatha," "Evangeline," and "Paul Revere's Ride," which captured themes of American history and folklore. Longfellow’s writing often emphasized emotion, nature, and the human experience, helping to popularize poetry in America. He was a key figure in the literary movement of the 19th century and remains a significant part of American literature today.