First published 2023
In "The Courtship of Miles Standish," Pilgrim captain Miles Standish commissions his young friend John Alden to woo the lovely Priscilla Mullins on his behalf. But Alden's heart betrays him, and he finds himself torn between loyalty to his commander and his growing love for Priscilla. Longfellow's other "Minor Poems" offer intimate glimpses into the joys, sorrows, and spiritual quests of early colonial America, from the aching nostalgia of "The Psalm of Life" to the stoic resilience of "The Village Blacksmith." Blending history, romance, and lyrical beauty, this collection captures the spirit of a people forging a new nation.
Genres: classic-literature, literary-fiction, american-fiction, historical-fiction, american, poetry, biography-memoir, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, loyalty-vs-love
290 pages · Paperback · Legare Street Press