Endymion by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a beautiful and timeless poem that tells the Greek myth of Endymion, a shepherd who is beloved by the moon goddess, Selene. Longfellow's writing is both lyrical and evocative, drawing the reader into the enchanting world of ancient Greece.

The poem explores themes of love, beauty, and the passage of time, as Endymion is granted eternal youth and beauty by Selene, but is ultimately unable to escape his mortal fate. Longfellow's language is rich and poetic, creating vivid images that linger in the reader's mind long after the poem is finished.

Overall, Endymion is a captivating and thought-provoking work that showcases Longfellow's talent as a poet. Fans of Greek mythology, romantic poetry, or simply beautiful language will find much to appreciate in this timeless classic.

Book Description:
volunteers bring you 20 recordings of Endymion by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for March 3, 2019.
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In classical mythology, Endymion was a young man who, while sleeping in the mountains, was unsuspectingly kissed by the Moon Goddess Diana, who was so taken by his beauty that it warmed her cold heart. When the moon sinks down behind the mountain, it is Diana bending down to kiss Endymion. - Summary by ~ Michele Fry