James Russell Lowell





James Russell Lowell

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born
February 22, 1819 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, The United States

died
August 12, 1891

gender
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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 rivaled the popularity of British poets. These poets usually used conventional forms and meters in their poetry, making them suitable for families entertaining at their fireside.


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The Vision of Sir Launfal
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“Fate loves the fearless.”
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“All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action.”
James Russell Lowell

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