Tales of a Wayside Inn by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Author Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882
Title Tales of a Wayside Inn
Note For the complete *Tales of a Wayside Inn*, consisting of all three parts, please see eBook #1365.
Credits Sigal Alon, Lisa Reigel, Michael Zeug, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Tales of a Wayside Inn" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a collection of narrative poems written in the mid-19th century. The work is structured as a series of tales told by a diverse group of characters gathered at an inn, resonating with themes of storytelling and camaraderie among friends. The opening sets the stage for a cozy yet reflective atmosphere, inviting readers into the lives of its characters, who come from various backgrounds and bring their own tales to share. The beginning of "Tales of a Wayside Inn" introduces the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Massachusetts, a charming old establishment that serves as the gathering place for the characters. Longfellow paints a vivid picture of a warm autumn night, where the sounds of music and laughter emanate from the inn's parlor. Here, we meet the key figures—a studious youth, a proud landlord, a Spanish Jew, a theologian, and a poet—each described with rich, evocative detail. As they settle in around the fire, an expectation builds for the Landlord to share a tale, laying the groundwork for the stories and themes that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 25153
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 19, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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