"Sidney Lanier" by Edwin Mims is a biography that examines the life of a talented Southern poet and musician. The book explores Lanier’s artistic journey, from his early love for music and literature in Macon, Georgia, to his experiences in the Civil War, and his struggle to harmonize his beliefs with the world around him. Mims illustrates how Lanier's Southern roots influenced both his character and his artistic expression, presenting him as deeply connected to the traditions and history of the South. The biography opens by detailing Lanier's family background and childhood, highlighting the strong family bonds and early artistic interests that would shape his future. Through stories of his youth, the book reveals the intertwined forces of personal dreams and historical events that defined Lanier's existence.
Sidney Lanier
By Edwin Mims
Witness the evolution of a young Southerner who pursues art amidst the backdrop of war and cultural shifts.
Summary
About the AuthorEdwin Mims (1872–1959) was an American university professor of English literature. He served as the chair of the English Department at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, for thirty years from 1912 to 1942, and he taught many members of the Fugitives and the Southern Agrarians, two literary movements in the South. He was a staunch opponent of lynching and a practicing Methodist.
Edwin Mims (1872–1959) was an American university professor of English literature. He served as the chair of the English Department at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, for thirty years from 1912 to 1942, and he taught many members of the Fugitives and the Southern Agrarians, two literary movements in the South. He was a staunch opponent of lynching and a practicing Methodist.
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