Thomas Paine’s Poetry

Thomas Paine’s poetry was another form of his expression, revealing additional facets of his personality and often acting as the proving ground for his political ideas. This event will explore Paine’s poetic legacy and how it relates to Paine’s philosophy and will feature Paine's words put to song by Tutti Bravi
Ensemble. Thomas Paine Historical Association Board member Dr. Scott Cleary, Professor of English at Iona University, will be the speaker. Scott is a senior editor of the new Collected Writings of Thomas Paine to be released soon by Princeton University Press. He was awarded the Iona College Irene Hammerbacher Award for Faculty Research in 2017 for his work on Paine, and with the University of Virginia Press published a book on Thomas Paine’s poetry entitled The Field of Imagination: Thomas Paine and Eighteenth-Century Poetry in 2019.

Join us in person for an engaging evening diving into the world of Thomas Paine! Experience a lively lecture, hear some of his powerful poetry recited and sung aloud while you enjoy captivating performances that bring his words to life. Whether you’re a history buff or just curious, this event is the perfect way to connect with Paine’s legacy in a fun and informal setting. Don’t miss out!

Via Zoom and in-person at the Thomas Paine Memorial Building, 983 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY. Register today to join the event on Zoom!

Explore the world of Thomas Paine at thomaspaine.org