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“It is beginning to be doubtful whether Parliament and Congress sit in Westminster and Washington, or in the editorial rooms of the leading journals,--so thoroughly is everything debated before the authorized and responsible debaters get on their legs.”

Quote by James Russell Lowell

Work

Literary and political addresses

This book compiles various addresses that delve into the relationship between literary expression and political discourse, offering insights into the ways in which literature can influence and be influenced by political events and ideologies. 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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