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Michael Angelo

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Publisher: Good Press

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Michael Angelo by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is about Julia and her late husband, and the friendship between Julia and Vittoria during her time of mourning. Excerpt: "The relation of Michael Angelo to Mr. Longfellow's life and work is dwelt on in the biographical sketch prefixed to this edition. The notes at the end of this volume point out some of the more interesting indications of the manner in which the authorities used were made to contribute to the realism of the poem."
Available since: 12/08/2020.
Print length: 58 pages.

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