The Household Edition of Longfellow''s Poetical Writings contains all his original verse that he wished to preserve, and all his translations except the Divina Commedia. The poems are printed as nearly as possible in chronological order. Originally published in 1902. According to Wikipedia: "Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 - March 24, 1882) was an American educator and poet whose works include "Paul Revere''s Ride", The Song of Hiawatha, and "Evangeline". He was also the first American to translate Dante Alighieri''s The Divine Comedy and was one of the five members of the group known as the Fireside Poets."