Project Gutenberg 1998-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 243 Mims, Edwin 1872 1959 Sidney Lanier "Sidney Lanier" by Edwin Mims is a biography written in the early 20th century that explores the life and work of the Southern poet and musician. The book delves into the various phases of Lanier's life, highlighting his artistic pursuits, his experiences during the Civil War, and his efforts to reconcile his ideals with the realities of his time. Mims emphasizes Lanier's profound connection to the South, presenting him not merely as an isolated artistic figure but as a product of the cultural and historical landscape of his environment. The opening of the biography sets the stage for Lanier's life story by detailing his early influences, background, and formative years. Mims introduces Sidney Lanier's ancestry and boyhood in Macon, Georgia, portraying a family steeped in tradition and a young boy who exhibits an early interest in music and literature. The text outlines his education and familial relationships, which shaped his character and aspirations. Through anecdotes about his youth, Mims illustrates Lanier's passion for the arts, strong familial bonds, and the impact of his Southern upbringing on his future endeavors. Overall, this introduction gives readers a glimpse into the complex interplay of personal ambition and historical context that defined Lanier's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Lanier, Sidney, 1842-1881 Poets, American -- 19th century -- Biography PS Text Category: Biographies 560258 2025-10-01T08:42:50.686205 text/html 560079 2025-01-07T16:15:14.942931 text/html 281761 2025-10-01T08:42:57.487158 application/epub+zip 288502 2025-10-01T08:42:52.494191 application/epub+zip 288502 2025-10-01T08:42:51.373171 application/epub+zip 465406 2025-10-01T08:43:01.552127 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 438528 2025-10-01T08:42:56.786136 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406771 2022-08-01T08:28:22.496721 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 528003 2025-10-01T08:42:50.231199 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 519382 2015-04-02T13:51:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 202221 2015-04-02T13:51:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17061 2025-10-01T08:43:01.670114 application/rdf+xml 10371 2025-10-01T08:42:51.859150 image/jpeg 2812 2025-10-01T08:42:51.614161 image/jpeg 275902 2025-10-01T08:42:50.729180 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia