of courage and security from every sod of it would have eva… - James Russell Lowell

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of courage and security from every sod of it would have evaporated beyond recall. We should be irrevocably cut

James Russell Lowell

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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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of courage and security from every sod of it would have evaporated beyond recall. We should be irrevocably cut - James Russell Lowell

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