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Lukes, Bonnie L.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: America's Beloved Poet

(3) 4-6 World Writers series. Quotations from Longfellow's journals and his extensive correspondence enliven this biography. Lukes discusses the poet's attempts to establish himself as a writer, his struggle to balance teaching responsibilities with writing, and his devotion to family and friends. A few black-and-white photos and historical reproductions of notable people and places accompany the text. A time line and list of major works are included. Bib., ind.

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