Poetry is known for its brevity. And tell me, where are the poetic politicians like John F. Kennedy, who said, “When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations." ...

In four new collections, a frank look at disability, a celebration of domestic life (and dogs), a gathering of hushed moments ...

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” begins, “Listen, my children …” And, sure enough, we have long told ...

On Monday, in honor of the American Revolution’s 250th anniversary, there was a ceremony led by veterans and a costumed ride ...

Paul Revere embarked upon his famous midnight ride on April 18, 1775, dashing from Boston toward Lexington and Concord to ...

Paul Revere's famous ride, which started late on the night of April 18, 1775, was immortalized in the poem written by Portland native Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

We followed the route of Revere’s famous midnight ride. Along the way we spoke to many Americans who felt a sense of wonder ...

Revere, who was later immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem, was one of many riders who rode through the ...