James Russell Lowell

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And what is so rare as a day in June?
Then, if ever, come perfect days.

James Russell Lowell

The Vision of Sir Launful

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June Summer

Author

James Russell Lowell

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The Vision of Sir Launful

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1848 1840s 19th century

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Lowell, James Russell. "The Vision of Sir Launfal." The Vision of Sir Launfal and Other Poems. Cambridge: George Nichols, 1848, st. 5.

Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide,
In the strife of Truth with Falsehood, for the good or evil side.

James Russell Lowell

The Present Crisis

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Decisions and choices Inflection points

Author

James Russell Lowell

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The Present Crisis

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1845 1840s 19th century

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Lowell, James Russell. "The Present Crisis." Poems. Cambridge: George Nichols, 1848. Originally published as "Verses Suggested by the Present Crisis." Boston Courier, 11 Dec. 1845.

And I honor the man who is willing to sink
Half his present repute for the freedom to think,
And, when he has thought, be his cause strong or weak,
Will risk t' other half for the freedom to speak.

James Russell Lowell

A Fable of Critics

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Topic

Taking risks Freedom of thought Freedom of speech and expression

Author

James Russell Lowell

Source

A Fable of Critics

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1848 1840s 19th century

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Citation

Lowell, James Russell [published anonymously]. A Fable for Critics: A Glance at a Few of Our Literary Progenies. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1848.