The Vision of Sir Launfal

by James Russell Lowell

Contains 12 other poems and an introduction and biography of Lowell by Julian W. Abernethy

Genres: Poetry

104 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1848

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Joseph Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Maybe the holy grail was the friends we made along the way” literally the moral of the story. Amazing.

[Joel Van Valin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short and delightful poem, in the Arthurian vein, that tells the tale of a wandering knight. One of Lowell's best works.

[Kristen Helm · Rating 5 out of 5]

The verse was breathtakingly exquisite and the story warmed my heart and made me want to cry! I love this piece and hope to return to it again soon.

[Cindy Rollins · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite poems, up one side and down the other.

[Irene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

[Kyrie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I only have a copy of the book because it was some relative's favorite poem and he would quote it every year on the first day of June. To the point where I can now say "What is so rare as a day in June, for then, if ever, come perfect days...."