He chooses his language for its rich canorousness rather than for intensity of meaning. - James Russell Lowell

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He chooses his language for its rich canorousness rather than for intensity of meaning.

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About James Russell Lowell

James Russell Lowell (22 February 1819 – 12 August 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.

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Pen Names: Hugh Perceval Hugh Peters
Alternative Names: James R. Lowell James Lowell

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