The Children's Hour

<p>The Children's Hour is a beloved poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow first published in 1860 and included in his collection <i>Birds of Passage</i>. This enduring work offers a tender glimpse into the domestic life of the poet and his three young daughters Alice Allegra and Edith. The poem beautifully captures the joyful chaos and boundless affection that define the special time families spend together.</p> <p>Longfellow's verses paint a vivid picture of the children playfully ambushing their father in his study transforming his serious work into a delightful game. The poem's simple language and heartwarming imagery have made it a favorite among readers of all ages for generations. The Children's Hour stands as a testament to the enduring power of familial love and the preciousness of childhood moments.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>