“There are two kinds of genius. The first and highest may be said to speak out of the eternal to the present, and must compel its age to understand it; the second understands its age, and tells it what it wishes to be told.”
Quote by James Russell Lowell
Work
The North American Review
The North American Review is one of the oldest literary magazines in the United States, originally established in 1815. It played a significant role in 19th-century American intellectual life, publishing contributions from notable writers, thinkers, and public figures. The journal covered a wide range of topics including literature, politics, history, and social issues, and was known for its thoughtful analysis and critical essays. Over its long history, it has undergone several changes in publication frequency and ownership, but it remains a respected periodical in American letters. 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
You May Also Like
“The green grass floweth like a stream Into the oceans's blue.”
Source: My Study Windows
“History is clarified experience.”
Source: Literary and political addresses
Source: My Study Windows
Source: Delphi Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell (Illustrated)
“To have greatly dreamed precludes low ends.”
Source: Poetical works
“In the scale of the destinies, brawn will never weigh so mach as brain.”
Source: Conversations on Some of the Old Poets
Source: Conversations on Some of the Old Poets