Book 19 || The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Book 19 || The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Book 19 || The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The Song of Hiawatha, published in 1855, is an epic poem by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It tells the story of Hiawatha, a Native American hero, and his journey of love, loss, and triumph, set against the backdrop of Native American mythology. Drawing from various Native American legends and stories, Longfellow weaves a narrative that explores the deep connection between Hiawatha, his people, and the natural world. The poem is written in a rhythmic, almost musical style, inspired by the Finnish epic Kalevala, which gives it a lyrical and haunting quality. Hiawatha’s adventures include his friendship with the giant Gitche Manito, his romance with Minnehaha, a...