The divine tragedy, the divine tragedy,
A story of love and of sacrifice,
Of a God who gave his life for man,
And redeemed him from all vice.
A story of love and of sacrifice,
Of a God who gave his life for man,
And redeemed him from all vice.
American poet and educator whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride" and "The Song of Hiawatha." One of the most popular American poets of the 19th century.
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