Publisher's Synopsis
Kavanagh is a novel written by the renowned American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows the story of a young Irishman named Owen Kavanagh who travels to America in search of a better life. Kavanagh is a deeply introspective character who struggles to find his place in the world. He is torn between his Irish heritage and his desire to assimilate into American culture. Throughout the novel, Kavanagh grapples with questions of identity, love, and the meaning of life.The story is told through a series of letters and journal entries, providing a unique insight into Kavanagh's inner world. Longfellow's poetic style is evident throughout the novel, with beautiful descriptions of nature and poignant reflections on the human condition.Kavanagh is a timeless tale of self-discovery and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Longfellow's masterful storytelling and poetic prose make this book a must-read for anyone interested in American literature or the human experience.""Ungrateful people! Could you not watch with me one hour?"" exclaimed he, in that excited and bitter moment; as if he had thought that on that solemn night the whole parish would have watched, while he was writing his farewell discourse. He pressed his hot brow against the window-pane to allay its fever; and across the tremulous wavelets of the river the tranquil moon sent towards him a silvery shaft of light, like an angelic salutation. And the consoling thought came to him, that not only this river, but all rivers and lakes, and the great sea itself, were flashing with this heavenly light.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.