"Hiawatha," written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, is an epic poem that tells the story of the Native American hero Hiawatha, who is inspired by the teachings of his grandmother and the Great Spirit. The poem explores themes of nature, love, and the struggles of Native American tribes, particularly against the backdrop of European colonization. Hiawatha's journey encompasses his quest for peace, the establishment of the Iroquois Confederacy, and his deep connection to the natural world. Ultimately, the poem celebrates the beauty of Indigenous culture and the importance of harmony among people.
In Longfellow's poetry, Hiawatha is married to a Dakota named Minnehaha.
Song of Hiawatha was written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Minnehaha Falls is a waterfall in Longfellow's poem. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow used the name of the waterfall as the girl that Hiawatha fell in love with.
Longfellow wrote the Song of Hiawatha
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Hiawatha. The title of the poem you have in mind is in fact Longfellow's Song of Hiawatha. The reference is to Lake Superior, though Longfellow uses the Ojibway name for it instead.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
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You'll find your answer in Longfellow's "Song of Hiawatha" very near the start of the poem.
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