First published 2023
In "The Courtship of Miles Standish," Longfellow weaves a tale of love and honor set against the backdrop of the Pilgrims' settlement in Plymouth. When the shy, stoic Captain Standish enlists his friend John Alden to woo the fair Priscilla on his behalf, their complicated triangle becomes a poignant exploration of the human heart. Alongside these narrative poems, Longfellow's lyrical odes to nature, history, and the American spirit resonate with timeless wisdom.
Genres: classic-literature, literary-fiction, american-fiction, historical-fiction, american, poetry, biography-memoir, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: friends-to-lovers, love-triangle
192 pages · Paperback · Wentworth Press