Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891

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Dates

Existence: 1819 - 1891

Biography

James Russell Lowell (February 22, 1819 – August 12, 1891) 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 that rivaled the popularity of British poets. These writers usually used conventional forms and meters in their poetry, making them suitable for families entertaining at their fireside.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

James Russell Lowell letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 866626.2

Mss 866626.2

Date(s): 1866-11-26

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from James Russell Lowell in Elmwood to Asa Dodge Smith, refusing Smith's invitation [to read his poetry at Commencement].

James Russell Lowell letters

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 861107

Mss 861107

Date(s): 1861-01-07 to 1862-11-13

Scope and Contents

Letters from James Russell Lowellin Cambridge to George Ticknor, thanking him for the volume Ticknor sent, offers to write a review of it for the "Atlantic Monthly," aplogizes for the delay in returning his copy of Don Quixote.