Talking to Clarel: How Longfellow Grapples with Doubt and the Inquisition
Introduction Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, celebrated for his accessible and patriotic poems like “Paul Revere’s Journey” and “The Track of Hiawatha,” additionally penned a lesser-known, but deeply profound work: “Clarel: A Poem and Pilgrimage within the Holy Land.” This prolonged epic poem, usually neglected in favor of his extra standard verses, delves into the advanced terrain…
