James Russell Lowell and His Friends

"James Russell Lowell and His Friends" by Edward Everett Hale is a biographical piece that looks into the world of poet and essayist James Russell Lowell through the lens of his life and connections. The story starts with Lowell’s early life in Cambridge, showing his family home and the important relationships that shaped him. We learn about his father and the early exposures to poetry that helped shape his path. By focusing on his education, experiences, and key people in his young life, the author shows us the roots of Lowell's character and how they influenced his later work.