Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - The Spanish Student: "Most people would succeed in small things if they were not troubled with great ambitions"

The biography chronicles the life of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, highlighting his early literary aspirations, fluency in languages, and significant works. After experiencing personal tragedy with the loss of his first wife, he continued to publish acclaimed poetry, including "Evangeline" and "The Song of Hiawatha." Longfellow became a central figure among The Fireside Poets and was the most popular poet of his era. His works, often blending fact with fiction, left a lasting impact on American culture. He passed away in 1882, surrounded by family.