von Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Hyperion and Kavanagh is a novel written by the renowned American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The book follows the journey of a young American scholar named Paul Flemming as he travels through Europe in search of inspiration for his writing. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including the poet Walter Savage Landor, the artist Thorwaldsen, and the musician Mendelssohn.The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part, Hyperion, being set in Germany and the second part, Kavanagh, taking place in New England. In Hyperion, Flemming falls in love with a German girl named Mary Ashburton, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is engaged to another man. The novel explores themes of love, art, and the search for meaning in life.In Kavanagh, Flemming returns to America and becomes friends with a young Irish priest named Kavanagh. The two men discuss religion, philosophy, and literature, and Flemming begins to find a new sense of purpose in his writing. However, their friendship is tested when Kavanagh falls in love with a young woman and struggles to reconcile his feelings with his commitment to the church.Hyperion and Kavanagh is a beautifully written novel that combines elements of travel writing, romance, and philosophical inquiry. Longfellow's vivid descriptions of the landscapes and people he encounters make the book a fascinating glimpse into 19th century Europe and America, while his exploration of the human condition remains relevant today.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.