James Russell Lowell, A Biography; vol 2/2 by Horace Elisha Scudder
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"James Russell Lowell, A Biography; vol 2/2" by Horace Elisha Scudder is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the life and contributions of James Russell Lowell, focusing on various critical periods of his life, including his engagement in political discourse and his literary career. The biography covers Lowell's role during the Civil War, his editorial work for the Atlantic Monthly, and his political opinions, providing insight
into his impact on American literature and thought, particularly surrounding issues like democracy and slavery. The opening of the biography sets the stage for a detailed examination of Lowell's engagement with the political landscape of his time, particularly during the Civil War. It discusses the establishment of the Atlantic Monthly, highlighting its intention to be a platform for both art and politics under Lowell's leadership. The author outlines how this magazine became a crucial medium for discussions about pressing national issues, including the moral and political implications of slavery. The text reflects on Lowell's fervent convictions regarding freedom and democracy, emphasizing the ethical considerations that guided his views as the nation faced tumultuous times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scudder, Horace Elisha, 1838-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | James Russell Lowell, A Biography; vol 2/2 |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, MWS, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Diplomats -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57777 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57777-7 |
| Release Date | Aug 26, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 819 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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