The Belfry of Bruges and Other Poems

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A POETRY COLLECTION  by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW.



The Belfry of Bruges and Other PoemsI  by AMERICAN author HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW (1807-1882) is a collection of poems first published in 1845 in the UNITED STATES.



A collection of classic POETRY containing the popular "The Arsenal at Springfield," "Nuremberg," "The Arrow and the Song," and "The Bridge," among other notable verses.



Longfellow wrote many lyric poems known for their musicality and often presenting stories of mythology and legend. He was among the most popular American poet of his day and had success overseas.

 

Sneak Peak

I shot an arrow into the air,

It fell to earth, I knew not where;

For, so swiftly it flew, the sight

Could not follow it in its flight. 

 

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Originally published in 1845Poetry collection