by AMERICAN author )1807-1882) is a collection of poems first published in 1839 in the UNITED STATES. A popular LITERARY classic containing several original poems of the author, and also poems translated from Spanish and other languages. This book contains the popular verses, "A Psalm of Life" and "Footsteps of Angels," among others. Longfellow wrote many lyric poems known for their musicality and often presenting stories of mythology and legend. He became the most popular American poet of his day and had success overseas. 'I heard the trailing garments of the Night Sweep through her marble halls! I saw her sable skirts all fringed with light From the celestial walls!