The Belfry of Bruges and Other Poems

Unique ElementAbout the Author / Historical ContextA POETRY COLLECTION by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW. The Belfry of Bruges and Other PoemsI by AMERICAN author HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW (1807-1882) is a collection of poems first published in 1845 in the UNITED STATES. A collection of classic POETRY containing the popular "The Arsenal at Springfield," "Nuremberg," "The Arrow and the Song," and "The Bridge," among other notable verses. Longfellow wrote many lyric poems known for their musicality and often presenting stories of mythology and legend. He was among the most popular American poet of his day and had success overseas. Sneak PeakI shot an arrow into the air, It fell to earth, I knew not where;For, so swiftly it flew, the sightCould not follow it in its flight. Title DetailsOriginally published in 1845Poetry collection