The book The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was written by author Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882 Here you can read free online of The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow a good or bad book?
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Therefore I hope to join your seaside walk, Saddened, and mostly silent, with emotion ; Not interrupting with intrusive talk The grand, majestic symphonies of Therefore I hope, as no unwelcome guest. At your warm fireside, when the lamps are lighted, To have my place reserved among the rest. Nor stand as one unsought and unin- vited I BY THE SEASIDE. THE BUILDING OF THE SHIP. '* Build me straight, worthy Master ! Stanch aiid strong, a goodly vessel, That shall laugh at all disaster. And with wa...ve and whirlwind wres- tle I " The merchant's word Delighted the Master heard ; For his heart was in his work, and the heart Giveth grace unto every Art. A quiet smile played round his lips, As the eddies and dimples of the tide Play round the bows oi ships. That steadily at anchor ride. And with a voice that was full of glee. He answered, ** Erelong we will launch A vessel as goodly, and strong, and stanch, As ever weathered a wintry sea 1 " And first with nicest skill and art. Perfect and finished in every part, A little model the Master wrought.
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