Name: The Function of the Poet, and Other Essays
Author: James Russell Lowell
ISBN: 978-1406566802

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The Function of the Poet, and Other Essays

By James Russell Lowell 28 Sep, 2020

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Excerpt from The Function of the Poet, and Other Essays The Centenary Celebration of James Russell Lowell last year showed that he has become more esteemed as a critic and essayist than as a poet. Lowell himself felt that his true calling was in cri ... Read more

Excerpt from The Function of the Poet, and Other Essays The Centenary Celebration of James Russell Lowell last year showed that he has become more esteemed as a critic and essayist than as a poet. Lowell himself felt that his true calling was in critical work rather than in poetry, and he wrote very little verse in the latter part of his life. He was somewhat chagrined that the poetic flame of his youth did not continue to glow, but he resigned himself to his fate; nevertheless, it should be remembered that "The Vision of Sir Launfal," "The Biglow Papers," and "The Commemoration Ode" are enough to make the reputation of any poet. Less

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James Russell Lowell

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James Russell Lowell was an American Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. He is associated with the Fireside Poets, a group of New England writers who were among the first American poets who r...

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