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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – The Courtin’ – James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell was an American Romantic poet, critic, editor and diplomat. His work is associated with the Fireside poets – the first group of American poets to rival the British in their work. Their use of conventional forms and … Continue reading
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Tagged Abolition, American Voice, Dialect, Fireside Poets, Harvard Classics, James Russell Lowell, Poet, Poetry, Prophet, Romantic, The Courtin'
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Cotter’s Saturday Night – Robert Burns
On August 5, 1788, Robert Burns married Jean Armour. It seems only fitting that we might take a look in on a verbal picture he paints of Scottish home life on this anniversary. Funny how times change and yet so … Continue reading
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Tagged Criticism, Dialect, Harvard Classics, Kilmarnock Volume, Poetry, Robert Burns, Rustic, Scot, The Cotter's Saturday Night, Voices
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