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LoC No.: 12036327
Title:
Poems of James Russell Lowell
With biographical sketch by Nathan Haskell Dole
Credits:
Produced by Brian Sogard, Carol Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
Summary: "Poems of James Russell Lowell" by James Russell Lowell is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This volume not only showcases the early works of the esteemed American poet but also includes a biographical sketch, providing insights into his life and influences. The themes range from nature and love to introspection and social commentary, reflecting a profound emotional depth and a strong connection to the human experience. The opening of the collection introduces several early poems, including a sonnet that establishes Lowell's reverence for the poetic tradition. He explores themes of memory and longing in pieces such as "A Reverie" and "In Sadness," where he contemplates the interplay of joy and sorrow. The poems express a longing for connection to both the past and nature, culminating in a vivid depiction of the emotions that shape personal and collective identities. These early verses set the tone for Lowell's reflective and sometimes melancholic exploration of life, establishing him as a crucial voice in American literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891
Contributor: Dole, Nathan Haskell, 1852-1935
EBook No.: 38520
Published: Jan 7, 2012
Downloads: 1095
Language: English
Subject: American poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12036327
Title:
Poems of James Russell Lowell
With biographical sketch by Nathan Haskell Dole
Credits:
Produced by Brian Sogard, Carol Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
Summary: "Poems of James Russell Lowell" by James Russell Lowell is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This volume not only showcases the early works of the esteemed American poet but also includes a biographical sketch, providing insights into his life and influences. The themes range from nature and love to introspection and social commentary, reflecting a profound emotional depth and a strong connection to the human experience. The opening of the collection introduces several early poems, including a sonnet that establishes Lowell's reverence for the poetic tradition. He explores themes of memory and longing in pieces such as "A Reverie" and "In Sadness," where he contemplates the interplay of joy and sorrow. The poems express a longing for connection to both the past and nature, culminating in a vivid depiction of the emotions that shape personal and collective identities. These early verses set the tone for Lowell's reflective and sometimes melancholic exploration of life, establishing him as a crucial voice in American literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891
Contributor: Dole, Nathan Haskell, 1852-1935
EBook No.: 38520
Published: Jan 7, 2012
Downloads: 1095
Language: English
Subject: American poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.