James Russell Lowell: A Biography V2 is a comprehensive book written by Horace Elisha Scudder that delves into the life and works of James Russell Lowell, an American poet, critic, and diplomat. The book is the second volume of a two-volume biography that covers Lowell's life from 1840 to his death in 1891. The book begins with Lowell's return to America after his travels in Europe and his appointment as a professor at Harvard University. It then follows his career as a literary critic, poet, and editor of The Atlantic Monthly. The book also covers Lowell's involvement in the abolitionist movement and his political career as a diplomat, including his appointment as the United States Minister to Spain and his role in negotiating the Treaty of Washington.Throughout the book, Scudder provides a detailed analysis of Lowell's literary works, including his poetry and essays, and examines how his personal life and political beliefs influenced his writing. The book also explores Lowell's relationships with other prominent figures of his time, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Oliver Wendell Holmes.Overall, James Russell Lowell: A Biography V2 is an insightful and engaging biography that provides a comprehensive look into the life and works of one of America's most influential literary figures.In Two Volumes.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.