Publisher's Synopsis
The ""Life Of James Russell Lowell"" by Emma Elizabeth Brown is a biographical account of the American poet, critic, and diplomat James Russell Lowell. This book covers Lowell's life from his birth in 1819 to his death in 1891, exploring his literary and political contributions to American society. Brown delves into Lowell's early life, his education at Harvard University, and his literary career, including his involvement in the Transcendentalist movement and his editorship of The Atlantic Monthly. The book also examines Lowell's political career, including his involvement in the abolitionist movement, his appointment as United States Minister to Spain and Great Britain, and his service as a professor at Harvard. Throughout the book, Brown provides insight into Lowell's personal life, including his marriage to Maria White and his grief over her death, as well as his relationships with other notable figures of his time, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Overall, ""Life Of James Russell Lowell"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of America's most influential literary and political figures.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.
