“AND what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays; Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten.”
Quote by James Russell Lowell
Work
The Vision of Sir Launfal And Other Poems by James Russell Lowell, Edited with an Introduction and Notes by Julian W. Abernethy, PH.D.
This book features a selection of poems by the American poet James Russell Lowell, curated and annotated by Julian W. Abernethy. The collection includes the title poem, 'The Vision of Sir Launfal,' along with other works that showcase Lowell's poetic style and thematic concerns. Abernethy's introduction and notes provide context and analysis, enhancing the reader's understanding of the poems' historical and literary significance. more
Author
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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