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Miscellaneous poems. Memorial verses. Sonnets. I-XXVII. L'Envoi. Vision of Sir Launfal

This book is a compilation of various poems, featuring both formal and reflective pieces, with a focus on the sonnet form and a narrative about Sir Launfal. more

Author

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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