Best Loved Poems Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1949 Illustrated Poetry Book

This is Best Loved Poems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. A 1949 People's Book Club edition contains a collection of Longfellow's most popular poems and includes twelve original illustrations by Paul Hamlin. Bound in orange cloth with black and gold spine decoration, this attractive volume displays well on a bookshelf and remains enjoyable to read today. Included are many of Longfellow's best-known works, including selections from Evangeline, The Children's Hour, Excelsior, and other classic poems. A nice addition to a vintage library, poetry collection, or decorative bookshelf display.

Publisher
People's Book Club
Chicago

Copyright
1949

Illustrations
Twelve original illustrations by Paul Hamlin

Condition: Very Good
• Light rubbing to corners
• Shelf wear consistent with age
• Previous owner's name on front flyleaf
• Pages lightly yellowed with age
• Binding is solid
• Interior pages are otherwise clean

History
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was one of America's most popular nineteenth-century poets. His works were widely read in homes, schools, and libraries throughout the United States and abroad. Known for writing accessible poetry centered on family, history, faith, and perseverance, Longfellow became one of the first American authors to achieve international fame. This edition was published for members of the People's Book Club and features twelve original illustrations by artist Paul Hamlin. The illustrations and special contents were copyrighted in 1949 by Spencer Press of Chicago. Book club editions such as this one helped bring classic literature into American homes during the mid-twentieth century and remain popular today with readers and collectors of vintage books.

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