The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow audiobook.

Genre: poetry

In this landmark narrative poem of 19th-century America, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow retells a cycle of tales inspired by Indigenous traditions of the Great Lakes region, shaping them into the life story of Hiawatha, a young man called to bring order and meaning to his people. Guided by powerful spiritual forces and the counsel of elders, Hiawatha grows from restless youth into a figure of leadership, learning to listen to the forest, the river, and the voices that move beneath the visible world. Along the way he faces trials of strength and faith, encounters rival powers, and seeks the wisdom needed to heal division. The poem also follows his love for Minnehaha, whose warmth and courage offer a tender counterpoint to the harshness of war and wilderness. Told in a driving, chant-like rhythm that echoes oral storytelling, The Song of Hiawatha blends adventure, romance, and mythic wonder, exploring themes of duty, community, the natural world, and the costs of change.

For ad-free listening try our premium subscription

Chapters (Approximate)

(00:00:00) Chapter 00

(00:07:32) Chapter 01

(00:14:33) Chapter 02

(00:27:25) Chapter 03

(00:37:57) Chapter 04

(00:50:29) Chapter 05

(01:03:15) Chapter 06

(01:11:15) Chapter 07

(01:17:41) Chapter 08

(01:27:13) Chapter 09

(01:40:04) Chapter 10

(01:52:20) Chapter 11

(02:02:26) Chapter 12

(02:18:59) Chapter 13

(02:29:35) Chapter 14

(02:37:38) Chapter 15

(02:47:09) Chapter 16

(02:57:56) Chapter 17

(03:12:55) Chapter 18

(03:18:16) Chapter 19

(03:27:34) Chapter 20

(03:35:40) Chapter 21

(03:45:29) Chapter 22

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices