Unique ElementAbout the Author / Historical ContextA POETRY COLLECTION by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW. Voices of the Night by AMERICAN author HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW )1807-1882) is a collection of poems first published in 1839 in the UNITED STATES. A popular LITERARY classic containing several original poems of the author, and also poems translated from Spanish and other languages. This book contains the popular verses, "A Psalm of Life" and "Footsteps of Angels," among others. Longfellow wrote many lyric poems known for their musicality and often presenting stories of mythology and legend. He became the most popular American poet of his day and had success overseas. Sneak Peak'I heard the trailing garments of the Night Sweep through her marble halls!I saw her sable skirts all fringed with light From the celestial walls! I felt her presence, by its spell of might, Stoop o'er me from above; The calm, majestic presence of the Night, As of the one I love. Title DetailsOriginally published in 1839Poetry collection