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The Writings of James Russell Lowell in Ten Volumes: Literary and political addresses

The Writings of James Russell Lowell in Ten Volumes: Literary and political addresses is a comprehensive compilation of the writings of James Russell Lowell, a prominent figure in American literature and politics during the 19th century. The collection encompasses his literary essays, poetry, and political speeches, reflecting his deep engagement with both the arts and public affairs. Lowell's work is characterized by its intellectual rigor and its exploration of social and political issues of his time. This ten-volume set offers a detailed look into the mind and career of one of America's most influential writers and thinkers. more

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James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell

James Russell Lowell was an American poet, born on February 22, 1819, and died on August 12, 1891. His poetry is known for its profound social insights and admiration for nature. more

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“As I search the archives of my memory I seem to discern six types or methods [of judicial writing] which divide themselves from one another with measurable distinctness. There is the type magisterial or imperative; the type laconic or sententious; the type conversational or homely; the type refined or artificial, smelling of the lamp, verging at times upon preciosity or euphuism; the demonstrative or persuasive; and finally the type tonsorial or agglutinative, so called from the shears and the pastepot which are its implements and emblem.”

“The mind is key. If anything should be considered a god, so to speak, it is the mind, not money. A healthy positive mind is the utmost priority. But if we were to reverse the order of these priorities, what would happen? I find it hard to imagine how a person with great wealth, bad health, no friends, and no peace of mind could feel even slightly happy.”