There is nothing so desperately monotonous as the sea; I no… - James Russell Lowell

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There is nothing so desperately monotonous as the sea; I no longer wonder at the cruelty of pirates.

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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Alternative Names: Hugh Perceval • James R. Lowell • James Lowell

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