The Golden Legend

“The Golden Legend” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, with notes by Samuel Arthur Bent, is a narrative poem that reimagines the medieval legend of Prince Henry of Hoheneck. Longfellow's work, known for its accessible verse and moral themes, blends history and folklore to explore faith, sacrifice, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of the medieval world, the poem recounts Prince Henry's journey as he grapples with illness and seeks a miraculous cure. Bent's notes provide historical and literary context, enriching the reader's understanding of the poem's allusions and sources. This edition offers a valuable glimpse into Longfellow's engagement with European history and his enduring popularity as a poet. 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.