
Longfellow character jug produced by Lancaster and Sandland of Hanley, England, circa 1940. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was an American poet and educator. His original works include the poems "Paul Revere's Ride", "The Song of Hiawatha", and "Evangeline". He was the first American to completely translate Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy and was one of the fireside poets from New England. Longfellow wrote many lyric poems known for their musicality and often presenting stories of mythology and legend. He became the most popular American poet of his day and had success overseas. He has been criticized for imitating European styles and writing poetry that was too sentimental.
Maker:
Lancaster and Sandland
England
circa 1940
Model #:
Great Authors Series
character jug
Size:
small
Height:
2 1/2"



