customs
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customs by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) was a hugely popular American poet in the nineteenth century, recognized for his long narrative poems such as *The Song of Hiawatha* and *Evangeline*, in addition to his shorter lyric pieces. He taught modern languages at Harvard and was influenced by European literary traditions, history, and the daily lives of Americans. His poem "Customs" aligns well with his broader interest in the habits, rituals, and traditions that shape human society. However, without the full text, we can't pinpoint the specific historical context or collection this poem belongs to.
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Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth. "customs." Storgy, https://storgy.com/poems/customs-henry-wadsworth-longfellow/.
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Longfellow, H. W. (n.d.). customs. Storgy. https://storgy.com/poems/customs-henry-wadsworth-longfellow/
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