The Biglow Papers

by James Russell Lowell

Overview

James Russell Lowell; (February 22, 1819 – August 12, 1891) was an American Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. He is associated with the Fireside Poets, a group of New England writers who were among the first American poets who rivalled the popularity of British poets. These poets usually used conventional forms and meters in their poetry, making them suitable for families entertaining at their fireside. “The Biglow Papers” can be considered as satirical poetry in Yankee dialect. Lowell opposed the Mexican-American War, regarding it as an attempt to extend slavery. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783956766800
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	12/27/2015
Series:	Classics To Go , #823
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	283 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

James Russell Lowell (February 22, 1819 – August 12, 1891) was an American Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. He is associated with the Fireside Poets, a group of New England writers who were among the first American poets that rivaled the popularity of British poets. These writers usually used conventional forms and meters in their poetry, making them suitable for families entertaining at their fireside. (Wikipedia)