Publisher's Synopsis
This collection of witty and satirical poems is a timeless classic that has been beloved by readers for over a century. Written in the mid-19th century, the poems take aim at various social and political issues of the day, ranging from slavery and immigration to the rise of industrialization. With clever wordplay and razor-sharp wit, James Russell Lowell offers readers a hilarious and thought-provoking glimpse into American society of the 1800s.
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