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He fully appreciated the implication. The poet intended was Samuel Longfellow, whose memory it is sought to perpetuate by the publication of this volume. Not deficient, as his beautiful hymns attest, in that power of poetical expression with which genius so richly endowed the elder Longfellow, Samuel shared fully with his gifted brother the poetic instinct and the poets temperament. In dignity and simplicity of character; in sweetness and serenity of disposition ;in the single love of truth, and in the pure spirituality of his life and all its motives, no man ever sur passed him. The desire to present an example of such traits is the justification of this sketch, and of the extracts fromM
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This fascinating book offers an absorbing and intimate glimpse into the life of the poet Samuel Longfellow, the brother of the renowned Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Delving into Samuel's childhood, youth, and adult life, the author paints a vivid portrait of a man whose gentleness and spirituality profoundly touched the lives of many. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, the narrative highlights the intellectual and religious currents of the time, capturing Samuel's journey from a conservative upbringing to a more progressive and inclusive understanding of Christianity. The author skillfully weaves together letters, journal entries, and anecdotes to reveal Samuel's unwavering commitment to truth and his deep love for nature and the arts. Through its exploration of Samuel's character and influence, this book sheds light on the complexities of faith, the power of family, and the enduring legacy of one man's quiet but impactful life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330737293_0
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