Henry W. Longfellow / Henry WLongfellow
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The Golden Legend is a book written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, an American poet and educator. It is a collection of hagiographies, or stories of saints, that were popular in the Middle Ages. The book features over 170 stories of saints, including St. George, St. Christopher, and St. Catherine. Each story is written in Longfellow’s signature poetic style and provides a glimpse into the lives of these holy figures. The Golden Legend also includes an introduction by Longfellow that provides historical context for the stories and explains their significance. The book was first published in 1851 and has since become a classic in Christian literature. It remains a popular choice for those interested in the lives of saints and the history of Christianity.1851. This wonderful book is a collection of Longfellow’s poetical tales. It is gorgeously illustrated throughout. As with other works by Longfellow, The Golden Legend is written in his unrivaled style and grace, which makes it a joy to peruse.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
