Studies of Lowell (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)

"Studies of Lowell (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)" is a literary criticism work on the creations and life of the American poet James Lowell, created by the literary critic and writer William Dean Howells. Howells met Lowell personally several times, and the acquaintance inspired him to create this book. James Russell Lowell was a Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. He was among the first American poets that rivaled the popularity of their British colleagues. His works were written in conventional forms and meters, making them suitable for families entertaining at their fireside.