The Song of Hiawatha
The Song of Hiawatha is a folklore and fairy tales poetry collection by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
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About The Song of Hiawatha
"The Song of Hiawatha" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is an epic poem published in 1855. Written in trochaic tetrameter, it tells the fictional adventures of Ojibwe warrior Hiawatha and his tragic love for Minnehaha, a Dakota woman. Set near Lake Superior's Pictured Rocks, the poem follows Hiawatha from childhood through heroic deeds including slaying an evil magician, inventing written language, and discovering corn. The story culminates with the arrival of Christian missionaries and Hiawatha's mysterious departure westward into the sunset.
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Who wrote The Song of Hiawatha?
The Song of Hiawatha was written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
What genre is The Song of Hiawatha?
It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.
Is The Song of Hiawatha free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
What books are similar to The Song of Hiawatha?
Readers who like it often enjoy Dracula, Little Women and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
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