Arthur Sze, US poet laureate, meticulously translates Tang dynasty poetry into English by penning Chinese characters slowly, reflecting his belief that careful translation is essential for cultural de...

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was opposed to his son enlisting in the Union Army during the American Civil War. This personal conflict inspired one of Longfellow's most famous works, a classic Christmas ...

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow strongly opposed his son Edward's wish to join the Union Army during the American Civil War. The poet was concerned about his son's safety and had a traumatic experience wit...