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""The Poets and Poetry of Europe,"" edited by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and C.C. Felton, is a comprehensive anthology showcasing a diverse range of European poetic traditions. This collection, originally published in 1845 and expanded through subsequent editions, features works from various languages and historical periods, rendered into English verse. Longfellow's meticulous selection offers readers a broad survey of European literary heritage, encompassing both well-known masterpieces and lesser-known gems. The anthology includes selections from classical Greek and Roman poets, medieval troubadours, Renaissance sonneteers, and modern voices, reflecting the evolution of poetic forms and themes across the continent. Longfellow's editorial contributions, including his own translations, enrich the volume, making it an invaluable resource for students and enthusiasts of European literature. This enduring collection provides a window into the cultural and artistic landscape of Europe, highlighting the shared human experiences expressed through the art of poetry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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