Poems of James Russell Lowell by James Russell Lowell
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Dole, Nathan Haskell, 1852-1935 |
| 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 www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38520 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38520-4 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2012 |
| Last Update | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1503 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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