Tales of a Wayside Inn by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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| Author | Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882 |
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| Title | Tales of a Wayside Inn |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_a_Wayside_Inn |
| Note | For the complete *Tales of a Wayside Inn*, consisting of all three parts, please see eBook #1365 . |
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| 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 | Apr 24, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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