The Village Blacksmith
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5
No. of pages 32
Published: 2020
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"The Village Blacksmith" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow celebrates the life and character of a humble blacksmith in a small village. The poem portrays the blacksmith as a hardworking and honest man, known for his strength and skill in forging iron. His labor is depicted as a noble and essential part of community life, reflecting themes of diligence, integrity, and the simple virtues of everyday existence. Through the blacksmith's interactions with the community and his reflections on life, the poem emphasizes the beauty of hard work, the importance of family, and the values that define true character. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the most famous American poet of his time. Best known for long narrative works and the classic "Paul Revere's Ride," he was a modern languages professor at Bowdoin College and Harvard College, as well as the first American to translate Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy . G. Brian Karas (www. gbriankaras. com) is the popular author and illustrator of numerous picture books, including On Earth and Atlantic (both ALA Notable Books). He lives in New York's Hudson Valley.