num_pages: 252
description: The Song of Hiawatha is an epic poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The poem is based on the legends and traditions of the Ojibwe people, a Native American tribe from the Great Lakes region. The story follows the life of Hiawatha, a legendary figure who is believed to have lived in the 16th century. Hiawatha is portrayed as a wise and noble leader who brings peace and prosperity to his people. The poem is divided into sections, each of which tells a different part of Hiawatha's life. The sections include stories of his childhood, his love for the beautiful Minnehaha, his battles with the evil magician, and his eventual departure from his people. The Song of Hiawatha is known for its beautiful language and vivid imagery, and has become a classic of American literature.1907. One of Longfellow�������s most recognizable works, The Song of Hiawatha is based on an accumulation of American Indian stories and legends, with much of the work being based on The Myth of Hiawatha compiled by Jane and Henry Rowe Schoolcraft. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: The Song of Hiawatha
titlecomplete: The Song of Hiawatha
characters: Minnehaha, Mudjekeewis, Hiawatha
genres: Fiction, American, Poetry, Picture Books, Literature, Classics, Childrens, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Mythology
ratings_count: 3083
places: The United States of America
publisher: Kessinger Publishing