Poems (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781434458070)

This collection showcases the poetic range of a major voice in American literature, blending lyrical elegance with political conviction. From nature meditations to satirical verse, these poems reflect on the moral questions of the age, including slavery, war, and national identity. Intertwining Romantic ideals with biting social commentary, the work captures both the personal and political dimensions of 19th-century American life.

James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) 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 rivaled the popularity of British poets.