The Golden Legend

“The Golden Legend” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, with notes by Samuel Arthur Bent, is a narrative poem that reimagines the medieval legend of Prince Henry of Hoheneck. Longfellow's work, known for its accessible verse and moral themes, blends history and folklore to explore faith, sacrifice, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of the medieval world, the poem recounts Prince Henry's journey as he grapples with illness and seeks a miraculous cure. Bent's notes provide historical an...