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This poem tells a simple story, but its message is very inspiring. The young man upholds his beliefs both on his banner and in his own journey. The journey is through a very harsh terrain, yet he does not stop. He is tempted to stop by the warm fires of the houses in the village… Continue reading Excelsior Analysis by H.W. Longfellow: 2022

About the poem:“Excelsior” is a brief poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow published in 1841 as part of his poetry collection entitled Ballads and Other Songs.The word “Excelsior” is translated from Latin as “ever higher”, and also loosely but more widely as “onward and upward”. The title of “Excelsior” was reportedly inspired by the state seal of New York, which bears the… Continue reading Excelsior Summary by H.W. Longfellow: 2022