# Longfellow — Poetry character guide

> Longfellow in Poetry by James McIntyre.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-reminiscences

## Who they are

The American poet, referenced as a literary figure.

## In the story

### [Reminiscences](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/reminiscences)

Cited in the closing lines as a poet England reveres.

### [American Poets](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/american-poets)

Praised for his sweet and luscious poetry, including 'Psalm of Life', 'Hiawatha', and 'Evangeline'.

### [Longfellow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/longfellow)

Celebrated as a poet whose works are sweet and melodious, with references to his poems 'Excelsior,' 'Psalm of Life,' 'Hiawatha,' and 'Evangeline.'

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/endnotes)

Mentioned in relation to Matthew Arnold's criticism and a poem set in Canada.

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