Literary And Political Addresses (1904)

""Literary and Political Addresses"" is a collection of speeches and essays by James Russell Lowell, a prominent American poet, critic, and diplomat. The book was first published in 1904, and it includes a selection of Lowell's most significant addresses delivered during his career.The collection encompasses a wide range of topics, from literary criticism and history to politics and social issues. Lowell's keen insight and eloquent style are evident throughout the book, as he addresses some of the most pressing issues of his time.The first part of the book focuses on Lowell's literary criticism and includes essays on Shakespeare, Dante, and Milton. Lowell's deep knowledge and appreciation of these writers are evident in his insightful analysis and commentary.The second part of the book features Lowell's political addresses, which cover a wide range of topics, including slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Lowell was a passionate advocate for the abolition of slavery, and his speeches on this topic are particularly powerful.Overall, ""Literary and Political Addresses"" is an excellent example of Lowell's intellectual and literary prowess. The book provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of America's most significant literary figures and political thinkers of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.