Heartsease and Rue by James Russell Lowell

"Heartsease and Rue" by James Russell Lowell is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. The book explores a variety of themes including friendship, emotion, and the human experience, showcasing Lowell's lyrical style and keen observations. The poems likely reflect on relationships, personal sentiments, and philosophical musings, inviting readers to engage with the complexities of life and time. At the start of the collection, Lowell introduces the theme of friendship through a poignant elegy for the late scientist Louis Agassiz. The poem reflects on loss and mourning, conveying deep affection while capturing the essence of Agassiz's character and the impact he had on those around him. Lowell recalls vivid memories shared among friends, blending personal reflection with broader thoughts on life and death. The opening portion sets the tone for a series of heartfelt verses that navigate the intertwining paths of companionship and solitude. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891
LoC No. 12036590
Title Heartsease and Rue
Original Publication United States: Houghton, Mifflin and Company,1888.
Credits Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American poetry -- 19th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 68260
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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