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The Song of Hiawatha

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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208 Seiten
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Drawing from the rich tapestry of North American Indian legends, particularly those of the Ojibway tribe, the narrative weaves together historical and cultural threads. Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, a key figure in the collection of these tales, was instrumental in documenting the stories during his tenure as superintendent of Indian affairs in Michigan. His wife, Jane, played a crucial role in authenticating and compiling these narratives, which ultimately inspired Longfellow’s celebrated poem. The work highlights the intersection of history, culture, and literature.