Lowells first book of poems, land of unlikeness 1944, did not receive much attention. Find lowells poems by lowell, james russell at biblio. In the 1940s he wrote intricate and tightly patterned poems that incorporated traditional meter and rhyme. James russell lowell was an american romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat.
In 1946, lowell received wide acclaim for his next book, lord weary s castle, which included five poems slightly revised from land of unlikeness, plus thirty new poems. Read all poems of robert lowell and infos about robert lowell. The book contains poems from several of robert lowell s collections of poetry from 1956 to 1973. Antique victorian era book with elaborate gilt floral binding and all edges gilt. He is best known for his volume life studies 1959, but his true greatness as an american poet lies in the astonishing variety of his work.
During a career that spanned just over a dozen years, she wrote and published over 650 poems, yet scholars cite lowells tireless efforts to awaken american readers to contemporary. The poetical works of james russell lowell by lowell, j. Vintage was published in lowells book sword blades and poppy seeds the macmillan company, 1914. The poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow leather bound antique poem book see more like this. Also illustration of lowell on faceplate, see photo, this page has a tear at bottom. River on fire explores genius, madness and the poetry of robert lowell kay redfield jamisons new book describes how lowells manicdepressive illness influenced his. Whether your taste tends to william shakespeare, william blake, or william carlos williams, theres a book of poetry for you. The early poems of james russell lowell, including the biglow papers. Lowells vision of sir launfal and other poems antique book. Antique torah king james bible vintage bible leather bible rare bible judaica ornate antique ornate binding ornate works ornate book ornate victorian ornate vintage ornate poems ornate poetical ornate decorative ornate beautiful ornate cover ornate gold ornate french ornate hardcover ornate volumes ornate. How robert lowell turned words into art new republic. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.
Pale green cloth hardboards with lavendar morning glory vines down the front and spine. Jul 17, 2003 the collected poems of robert lowell brings together, for the first time, the work of america s preeminent postwar poet. The early poems of james russell lowell, 1892 first edition, published by thomas y. Golden giltedged pages and golden impressions on the book cover.
For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat invoices. Batley 95 for second prize in public recitation, maynard. The illness and insight of robert lowell the new yorker. Lowell s first book of poems, land of unlikeness 1944, did not receive much attention. Jan 16, 2016 lowells poems by james russell lowell rare book new york hurst and company publishers. The early poems of james russell lowell, 1892 first edition. Antique book with 17 of 18 original lithographs copy number 551.
Beautiful flowers their language and poetry 1870 antique hardcover book. Robert traill spence lowell iv march 1, 1917 september 12, 1977 was an american poet, considered the founder of the confessional poetry movement. Antique victorian era book with elaborate gilt floral binding and all. Handy small, 6 inc, edition of lowell s poems, see table of contents of poems below. During a career that spanned just over a dozen years, she wrote and published over 650 poems, yet. Long awaited, richly documented, and, yes, definitive. Helen vendler called life studies lowells most original book. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. In 1946, lowell received wide acclaim for his next book, lord wearys castle, which included five poems slightly revised from land of unlikeness, plus thirty new poems. Life studies by robert lowell goodreads share book. The early poems of james russell lowell, 1892 first.
Antique vintage lowell s poems early poems of james russell lowell book donohue. This book on poemst is solid and square with very nice edges. Includes the complete poetical works of henry wadsworth longfellow, lowells complete poems, riley farmrhymes with pictures, nature in verse poetry reader for children compiled by mary i. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. James russell lowell james russell lowell poems poem. Lowells collected poems offers the first opportunity to view the entire range of his astonishing verse. Antique torah king james bible vintage bible leather bible rare bible judaica ornate antique ornate binding ornate works ornate book ornate. Lowells poems proved that if writing is a form of therapy, its a uniquely unsuccessful one, at least in medical terms, and that insights into the larger human predicament dont guarantee their. Robert lowell reading his own poems sound recording of twentiethcentury poetry in english series, library of congress, 1978. A book of poems by james russell lowell awarded to bertha e.
Vintage and antique poetry books collectors weekly. Please view the photos and contact me with any specific questions. He studied at harvard university and kenyon college. Carmine starnino, the boston globe the new collection of robert lowells poems will doubtless stand as the work. Lowells vision of sir launfal and other poems antique book thehistorygirl. Frank bidart, who writes the introduction to the collected poems he and david gewanter have edited, was a student of lowells at harvard in the 1960s and went on.
Robert lowell s poems first came to my notice when i was studying at university. Details about antique lowells poems early poems of james russell lowell home book company. Amy lowell was a poet, performer, editor, translator who devoted her life to the cause of modern poetry. Vintage was published in lowells book sword blades and poppy seeds the macmillan company. Some of his poems sound as if they are reports from the front of a battle for sanity. Light cover wear, binding secure, ownership inscription in light pencil. Most critics including helen vendler, steven gould axelrod, adam kirsch, and others consider it one of lowells most important books, and the academy of american poets named it one of their groundbreaking books. Antique poetry book the biglow papers by james russell lowell 1890s. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to. Beautiful chromo illustrations of flowers, touches of gold. The humanities department has resources to help you find out. It is an excellent book, well edited, but it is all poems, all the time, so you need to really be interested in robert lowells work to read it.
Not leather bound but a beautifully engraved copy of lowells poems published by the henneberry company some time before 1907. Collection of vintage and antique poetry books ebth. Feb 28, 2017 river on fire explores genius, madness and the poetry of robert lowell kay redfield jamisons new book describes how lowells manicdepressive illness influenced his life and work. For the first time, the collected poems of americas preeminent postwar poetedmund wilson wrote of robert lowell that he was the only recent american poetif you dont count eliotwho writes successfully in the language and cadence and rhyme of the resounding english tradition.
Lowells revision of land of unlikeness, lord wearys castle 1946, is the first book to appear in the main part of collected poems, and it is a very impressive early work. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. God made me a business woman, lowell is reported to have quipped, and i made myself a poet. The book, dedicated to norton, collected poems lowell had written within the previous. Antique book an old book of poetry,published in with beautiful illustrations of book cover book cover covering antique book with roses called gems from lowell. There is an inscription inside the book cover dated 1907, but the publisher lists no date. Lowells poems household edition 1890 book awarded to bertha e. Unfollow lowell poems to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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. Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. I begin to feel more like my old self than i have these ten years. This is a collection of poems by james russell lowell. Synopsis edmund wilson wrote of robert lowell that he was the only recent american poet if you dont count eliot who writes successfully in the language and cadence and rhyme of the resounding english tradition. Robert lowell poems, quotations and biography on robert lowell poet page.
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As a pacifist lowell spent time in prison for his beliefs. James russell lowell early poems 1800s bookspoetry at. More than most literary genre, poetry remains defiantly bound to books somehow, it just doesnt feel right to. Poet robert lowells graced but damaged life america. Early poems by james russell lowell decorated binding antique poetry boo. Collected prose, edited and introduced by robert giroux, farrar, straus, 1987. Pulitzer prizewinning poet robert lowell grew up in boston, massachusetts. Antique book with 17 of 18 original lithographs copy number 551 out of 750 made vintageworx. Full color illustration on cardboard cover condition. Not leather bound but a beautifully engraved copy of lowell s poems published by the henneberry company some time before 1907. Vintage by amy lowell poems academy of american poets. Book in good to fair condition, it has a good clean text so it is easy to read, with natural wear with age. Lovejoy, and the water babies and selected poems by charles kingsley. Most critics including helen vendler, steven gould axelrod, adam kirsch, and others consider it one of lowell s most important books, and the academy of american poets named it one of their groundbreaking books.
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Lowells poems by james russell lowell rare book new york hurst. Book has lovely illustration and designs on cover and spine, see photos. Batley 95 for second prize in public recitation, maynard high school. Find lowell s poems by lowell, james russell at biblio. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. Lowell s collected poems, edited by frank bidart and david gewanter, was published in 2003. Jun 26, 2005 lowell s poems proved that if writing is a form of therapy, it s a uniquely unsuccessful one, at least in medical terms, and that insights into the larger human predicament dont guarantee their. See more ideas about book cover design, vintage book covers and antique books. Nov 12, 20 how robert lowell turned words into art henri cole explains the poet s genius.
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