02593cam a22003733u 4500 8503 UtSlPG 20260610133222.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891 Among My Books. First Series Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-07-01 Dryden -- Witchcraft -- Shakespeare once more -- New England two centuries ago -- Lessing -- Rousseau and the sentimentalists. Produced by Ted Garvin, Thomas Berger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Among My Books. First Series" by James Russell Lowell is a collection of literary essays written in the mid-19th century. The essays discuss various writers and themes, exploring the relationship between literature and culture, particularly focusing on English poets like John Dryden and William Wordsworth, while also touching on figures such as Rousseau and Shakespeare. The text serves as a reflective commentary on the literary landscape of Lowell's time, revealing insights into both the authors' works and the evolution of literary criticism. The opening of this collection introduces the theme of memory and learning through literature. Lowell employs a metaphor from Benvenuto Cellini to illustrate how painful experiences can mark our memories, challenging the notion of learning through pleasure alone. He then transitions into an analysis of Dryden's impact on English poetry, discussing the historical context of his works, the stylistic variations among poets, and the significance of maintaining literary standards. Throughout, Lowell reflects on the tension between classical influences and modern innovation, setting the groundwork for a deeper exploration of the writers featured in the series. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New England -- Social life and customs Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation Witchcraft Dryden, John, 1631-1700 Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim, 1729-1781 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8503 50485 50485