Who is James Russell Lowell

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.

Lowell graduated from Harvard College in 1838, despite his reputation as a troublemaker, and went on to earn a law degree from Harvard Law School. He published his first collection of poetry in 1841 and married Maria White in 1844. The couple had several children, though only one survived past childhood.

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Kbiritwum: “no one can produce great things who is not thoroughly sincere in dealing with himself.” james russell lowell
Lifecoachmary: no man (or woman) can produce great things who is not thoroughly sincere in dealing with himself (or herself). -james russell lowell
Rome_colt45: for those who don't know. the united states is not a democracy. we are a constitutional republic. "democracy gives every man the right to be his own oppressor." - james russell lowell
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