Publisher's Synopsis
A Fable For Critics, alternatively titled A Glance At A Few Of Our Literary Progenies, is a satirical poem written by James Russell Lowell in 1848. The poem is a critique of the literary figures of his time, including Edgar Allan Poe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Lowell uses animal allegories to represent each writer, such as a bear for Poe and a turkey for Longfellow. The poem also includes references to historical events and figures, as well as commentary on social and political issues of the time. Despite its critical nature, A Fable For Critics is considered a significant work of American literature and a precursor to modern literary criticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
