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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Preface (search)
Preface A life of Longfellow has been from the beginning included in the plan of the American Men of Letters series, but it has been delayed through a variety of causes. Like all memoirs of this poet, it must rest partly on the material amply cteristics of its own. First, much additional material is here drawn from the manuscript correspondence of the first Mrs. Longfellow, received from her family and bearing upon the poet's early married years and first visit to Europe, during what wasolumes known as the Harvard College Papers and preserved at the University Library, elucidating the academical side of Longfellow's life. Thirdly, there is a series of extracts from his earlier writings, dating from college days and not hitherto br desire which had its final fulfilment in Evangeline and Hiawatha. These three sources will be found, if the author is not mistaken, to have afforded distinct contributions to our previous knowledge as to Longfellow's character and work. T. W. H.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Chapter 1: Longfellow as a classic (search)
Chapter 1: Longfellow as a classic The death of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow made the first brea the English-speaking world at large, it was Longfellow whose fame overshadowed all the others; he wr working people, especially women, are with Longfellow. Thousands can repeat some of his poems whore Longfellow (Yes, madam, that is from your Longfellow). Six nationalities had thus been representeance, up to September, 1901, were 487; under Longfellow, 357; then follow, among English-writing poee, from men of all pursuits; and among these Longfellow ranked tenth, having eighty-five votes, and of the local bookseller as to the demand for Longfellow's poems, and the answer was always in substats. Of these selections, six are taken from Longfellow, five each from Wordsworth and Thomson, and ted that no American poet can be compared to Longfellow in the place occupied by his poems in the Enthe hold taken on the average human heart by Longfellow is far greater than that held, for instance,[13 more...]
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Chapter 2: birth, childhood, and youth (search)
Chapter 2: birth, childhood, and youth Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born in Portland, Maine, February 27, 1807, being the son of Stephen and Zilpah (Wadsworth) Longfellow, both his parents having been descended from Yorkshire families which hLongfellow, both his parents having been descended from Yorkshire families which had migrated in the seventeenth century. The name of Longfellow first appears in English records as Langfellay, while the name of Wadsworth sometimes appears as Wordsworth, suggesting a possible connection with another poet. His father, Stephen LongLongfellow first appears in English records as Langfellay, while the name of Wadsworth sometimes appears as Wordsworth, suggesting a possible connection with another poet. His father, Stephen Longfellow, was a graduate of Harvard College in 1794, being a classmate of the Rev. Dr. W. E. Channing and the Hon. Joseph Story. He became afterward a prominent lawyer in Portland. He was also at different times a member of the Massachusetts Legislat residence of the family at the house of Samuel Stephenson, whose wife was a sister of Stephen Longfellow, that Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born. He was the second son, and was named for an uncle, Henry Wadsworth, a young naval lieutenant, who wa
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Chapter 5: first visit to Europe (search)
ite approved by his more anxious father. In this case he carried his point, and he received on the 6th of September this simple record of proceedings from the college:— In the Board of Trustees of Bowdoin College, Sept. 1st, 1829: Mr. Henry W. Longfellow having declined to accept the office of instructor in modern languages. Voted, that we now proceed to the choice of a professor of modern languages. And Mr. H. W. Longfellow was chosen. Thus briefly was the matter settled, and Mr. H. W. Longfellow was chosen. Thus briefly was the matter settled, and he was launched upon his life's career at the age of twenty-two. Of those who made up his circle of friends in later years, Holmes had just graduated from Harvard, Sumner was a Senior there, and Lowell was a schoolboy in Cambridge. Few American colleges had at that time special professors of modern languages, though George Ticknor had set a standard for them all. Longfellow had to prepare his own text-books—to translate L'Homond's Grammar, to edit an excellent little volume of French Proverbe
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Chapter 8: appointment at Harvard and second visit to Europe (search)
before the good results, which I think may be reasonably anticipated from change in your vote where respectfully suggested. Very respect'y yr Obe Ser.t Henry W. Longfellow. Harvard College Papers, 2d ser. VII. 1. Boston, Jan. 1, 1834. [Error for 1835.] Hon. Josiah Quincy: Sir,—Placing entire confidence in the assurancesct,—I have the honor to inform you, that I shall sail for Europe in the month of April next, and remain there till the summer of 1836. Very respectfully Henry W. Longfellow.Harvard College Papers, 2d ser. VII. 10. Portland, February 3, 1835. His first book, in a strict sense, published before his departure, was his transla, and so to Berlin. We shall not return to the North again but pass the next summer in Germany and France. Much love to all. Very affectionately your Son H. W. Longfellow Mrs. Stephen Longfellow, care of Hon. Stephen Longfellow, Portland, Maine, U. S. of America. [to] Hon. Stephen Longfellow, Portland, Maine, U. S. Of Ameri
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Chapter 9: illness and death of Mrs. Longfellow (search)
nd I say to myself,— Peace! peace! she is not dead, she does not sleep! She has awakened from the dream of life. With my most affectionate remembrance to Eliza and Margaret, and my warmest sympathies with you all, very truly yours, Henry W. Longfellow. On the 2d of December the young husband left Rotterdam for Heidelberg. There he spent the winter, like Paul Flemming of Hyperion, and buried himself in old dusty books. He met many men who interested him, Schlosser, Gervinus, and Md sometimes cannot rally again for hours. And yet, my dear Eliza, in a few days, and we shall all be gone, and others sorrowing and rejoicing as we now do, will have taken our places: and we shall say, how childish it was for us to mourn for things so transitory. There may be some consolation in this; but we are nevertheless children. Our feelings overcome Farewell. Give my kind regards to all, and believe me most truly and affectionately, your friend, Henry W. Longfellow. Ms. letter
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Chapter 10: Craigie House (search)
ife began. The following letter, taken from the Harvard College papers, will show the interest he took in the estate. my dear Sir [President Quincy],—Will you have the goodness to lay before the Corporation, at their next meeting, my request concerning the trees, which I mentioned to you the last time I had the pleasure of seeing you; viz. that they would permit me to take from the College grounds 3 elm trees to be placed in front of the Craigie House. I am endeavoring to replace, as well as possible, the old elms, and find it difficult to obtain many of the size I desire. Some parts of the College ground are so thickly planted that a tree may be removed, here & there, without at all impairing the beauty of the grounds. I therefore request permission to remove any 3 trees that the College Steward shall say may be taken without detriment to the College property. Yrs very truly, Henry W. Longfellow. Cambridge, Dec. 29 [1843].Harvard College Papers [Ms.], 2d ser. XII. 26
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Chapter 13: third visit to Europe (search)
esent income from the College, and receive only one thousand dollars per annum. Respectfully submitted, & c., &c. Henry W. Longfellow.Harvard College Papers [Ms.], 2d ser. IX. 318. The committee to which was referred the memorial of Professor Lion that the state of my health is the sole reason of my making this request. I am, Gentlemen, Your Obt Sert Henry W. Longfellow.Harvard College Papers [Ms.], 2d ser. x. 363. Harvard University, January 24, 1842. To the President and Fellows o stationary since the first of June. With kind remembrances to Mrs. Quincy and your family, Very truly yours Henry W. Longfellow. Harvard College Papers [Ms.], 2d ser. XI. 153. It is interesting to note the manner in which this appeal was met by the economical college. Henry W. Longfellow, Esq. Sir,—I perceive with great regret, by your letter of the 3d Inst. that, although you have followed with due precision the prescriptions of the German Doctor who corpus recenti sparget aq
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Chapter 14: anti-slavery poems and second marriage (search)
im as a household lamp irradiating his darkest hours. Give my best regards to him. I should like very much to visit you; but know not how I can bring it about. Kiss young Astyanax for me, and believe me ever affectionately your brother Henry W. Longfellow. Meanwhile a vast change in his life was approaching. He had met, seven years before in Switzerland, a maiden of nineteen, Frances Elizabeth Appleton, daughter of Nathan Appleton, a Boston merchant; and though his early sketch of her lections of her truth, affection and beautiful nature. And I feel, that could she speak to me, she would approve of what I am doing. I hope also for your approval and for your father's. . . . Think of me ever as Very truly your friend Henry W. Longfellow. Ms. The lady thus described was one who lives in the memory of all who knew her, were it only by her distinguished appearance and bearing, her deep, unutterable eyes, in Longfellow's own phrase, and her quiet, self-controlled face il
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Chapter 15: Academic life in Cambridge (search)
restriction may be removed, & this Department put upon the footing of the others in this particular. Otherwise, I fear that as at present organized, it cannot exist another year. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, your ob'dt servant Henry W. Longfellow.Harvard College Papers [Ms.], 2d ser. XIII. 363. [Addressed externally to the President and Fellows of Harvard College.] [Report of Committee.] Corporation of Harvard College, July 26, 1845. The Committee to whom was referred thn answer to your enquiries, partly because writing is a painful process with me, and partly because many things here touched upon can be more clearly explained vive voce than with the pen. I remain, with great regard Faithfully Yours Henry W. Longfellow.Harvard College Papers [Mss.], 2d ser. XIV. 61. It is a curious fact that more than half a century later, at a meeting of the American Modern Language Association, held at the very institution where this correspondence took place, it w
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