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Tender Pitt Poetry Series: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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The Tender Pitt Poetry Series is a reading series that features poets from the Pittsburgh area. The series is hosted by the University of Pittsburgh's English Department and takes place at the university's Alumni Hall. Recent poets featured in the series include Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Billy Collins, and Terrance Hayes.

Tender (Pitt Poetry Series)

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

4.5 out of 5

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet, author, and educator. He was one of the most popular poets of the 19th century and is best known for his poems "The Song of Hiawatha" and "Paul Revere's Ride." Longfellow was born in Portland, Maine, in 1807. He graduated from Bown College in 1825 and then studied law at Harvard Law School. However, he soon abandoned his legal career to pursue his love of literature. In 1835, he was appointed professor of modern languages at Harvard College, a position he held for 18 years.

Longfellow's poetry is characterized by its simplicity, sentimentality, and optimism. He often wrote about the beauty of nature, the joys of family life, and the importance of morality. His poems were widely read and enjoyed by people of all ages. Longfellow died in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1882.

Longfellow's Reading at the Tender Pitt Poetry Series

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow read at the Tender Pitt Poetry Series on April 10, 1876. He was 69 years old at the time and had already published some of his most famous poems, including "The Song of Hiawatha" and "Paul Revere's Ride." Longfellow's reading was a great success. He read from a variety of his poems, including "The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls," "My Lost Youth," and "The Village Blacksmith." The audience was reportedly very receptive to Longfellow's poetry and gave him a standing ovation at the end of his reading.

Longfellow's reading at the Tender Pitt Poetry Series was a significant event in the history of the series. It helped to establish the series as a major venue for poetry readings in Pittsburgh. The series has continued to feature some of the most acclaimed poets of our time, including Billy Collins, Terrance Hayes, and Tracy K. Smith.

The Tender Pitt Poetry Series is a valuable asset to the Pittsburgh literary community. The series provides a platform for poets to share their work with the public and helps to promote the appreciation of poetry. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's reading at the series in 1876 was a highlight in the history of the series and helped to establish its reputation as a major venue for poetry readings in Pittsburgh.

Tender (Pitt Poetry Series)

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

4.5 out of 5