Appointment to Harvard Professorship
Poet involved
What happened
In 1836, Longfellow assumed the Smith Professorship of Modern Languages at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, relocating from Bowdoin College. This appointment marked a significant step in Longfellow's academic career, allowing him to influence a new generation of students and writers. His role at Harvard also provided him with a platform to further develop his literary voice and engage with the intellectual currents of his time.
Literary impact
This prestigious position in Cambridge provided financial security and intellectual stimulation, freeing time for creative writing amid teaching. It positioned him at the center of American literary life, influencing his development of comparative literature approaches. The move marked the beginning of his most productive poetic phase.
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