All your strength is in your union. All your dange · Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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All your strength is in your union. All your danger is in discord; Therefore be at peace henceforward, And as brothers live together.

Humanity and Solidarity

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

1807-02-27 — 1882-03-24 · Portland

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet and educator, celebrated for his lyrical verse and narrative poems. His work often drew inspiration from mythology, history, and American folklore, making complex themes accessible to a wide audience. He became one of the most popular poets of his time, both in the United States and abroad, though his literary reputation has evolved over the years. Longfellow's poems frequently explored themes of heroism, domestic life, and the passage of time. His accessible style and moralistic undertones resonated deeply with Victorian sensibilities, cementing his status as a beloved literary figure. Despite later critical re-evaluations, his contributions to American literature and his role in shaping national identity through verse remain significant.