The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Maine · United States
See the home where Henry Wadsworth-Longfellow grew up and wrote his early poetry.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1The Wadsworth-Longfellow House
Welcome again to the Wadsworth-Longfellow House on Congress Street. While our previous analysis focused deeply on the literary incubation of young Henry, this iteration of our tour will adopt a slightly different scholarly vector. …
Listen in the app2The General's Hallway
Upon crossing the threshold, we enter the central hallway. Observe the architectural rigor of this space. …
Listen in the app3The Third Story Addition
Let us examine an architectural modification that profoundly illustrates the passage of time and the shifting needs of the family. From the exterior, and evident in the stairwell construction, one can observe that the house…
Listen in the app4The Dining Room
We now enter the dining room. In the early nineteenth century, the dining room was a theatre of social diplomacy. …
Listen in the app5The Library and the Written Word
Let us transition into the library. For a scholar analyzing the genesis of a poet, this room is arguably the most critical environment in the house. …
Listen in the app6The Artifacts of Everyday Life
As we move through the connecting spaces of the home, I draw your attention to the smaller, easily overlooked artifacts curated by the Maine Historical Society. Examine the ceramic washbasins, the chamber pots, the grooming…
Listen in the app7The Windows to the Wharves
Approach one of the rear-facing windows on the upper floors. I ask you to engage in an exercise of historical imagination. …
Listen in the app8Closing
We conclude our second analytical journey through the Wadsworth-Longfellow House. Through this architectural and historical lens, we have observed a fascinating dynastic progression. …
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What is The Wadsworth-Longfellow House?
The Wadsworth-Longfellow House is a place in Maine · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Maine · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.6568, -70.2603 |
| Last updated |
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