Publisher's Synopsis
The Latest Literary Essays and Addresses of James Russell Lowell is a collection of essays and speeches by the American poet, critic, and diplomat James Russell Lowell. The book contains a selection of Lowell's writings on literature, culture, and politics, which were published between 1876 and 1886. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including poetry, fiction, drama, and history, and include critical analyses of works by Shakespeare, Milton, and other literary giants. Lowell's speeches address issues such as education, social justice, and the role of the arts in society. The book provides valuable insights into the mind of one of America's most influential literary figures, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of the late 19th century.1893. Lowell is one of the group of authors sometimes called the Fireside Poets, or the Schoolroom Poets, a group which also included Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, John Greenleaf Whittier, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. Because of their conservative approach to verse and the often blatant morality in their poetry, the very qualities that made them popular in their day, have put them out of favor for much of the twentieth century. However, given that Lowell was an ardent abolitionist he may not have been considered conservative in his day. Contents: Gray; Some Letters of Walter Savage Landor; Walton; Milton�������s Areopagitica; Shakespeare�������s Richard III; The Study of Modern Languages; and The Progress of the World. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
