Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - The Song of Hiawatha: "When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music"

The biography chronicles the life of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, highlighting his early literary aspirations and fluency in languages. It details his marriage to Mary Storer Potter and the profound grief following her untimely death. Longfellow's literary achievements include notable works like "Evangeline" and "The Song of Hiawatha," solidifying his status as a leading poet of his time. The narrative also touches on his involvement with The Fireside Poets and his lasting impact on American culture before his death in 1882.