About This Book
This celebrated narrative poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow immortalizes Paul Revere's famous midnight ride on April 18, 1775. While taking poetic liberties with historical facts, the poem powerfully conveys the urgency and bravery of Revere's mission to warn the American colonists of approaching British troops. Originally published in 1860, it was intended to inspire a sense of national unity during the tensions leading up to the Civil War. It's an excellent introduction to American Revolutionary history and the power of poetry, suitable for reading aloud and sparking discussions about historical accuracy versus narrative impact.
The famous narrative poem recreating Paul Revere's midnight ride in 1775 to warn the people of the Boston countryside that the British were coming.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How does the poem make you feel about Paul Revere?
2
What parts of the poem sound exciting or scary?
3
Why do you think Longfellow chose to write this story as a poem instead of a history book?
4
We learned that some parts of the poem aren't exactly what happened in real life. Why do you think poets sometimes change facts in their stories?
5
What does it mean to be brave, like Paul Revere in the poem?
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