“Piety is indifferent whether she enters at the eye or at the ear. There is none of the senses at which she does not knock one day or other. The Puritans forgot this, and thrust Beauty out of the meeting-house and slammed the door in her face.”
Quote by James Russell Lowell
Work
Conversations on Some of the Old Poets
This book explores the works of several renowned poets from the past, offering insights into their writing styles, themes, and historical 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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