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"Two meanings have our lightest fantasies, One of the flesh, and of the spirit one."
James Russell LowellA wise skepticism is the first attribute of a good critic. — James Russell Lowell
"A wise skepticism is the first attribute of a good critic."
James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell
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James Russell Lowell was an American Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. He is associated with the fireside poets, a group of New England writers who were among the first American poets to rival the popularity of British poets. These writers usually used conventional forms and meters in their poetry, making them suitable for families entertaining at their fireside.
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