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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aMims, Edwin,
_d1872-1959
245 1 0 _aSidney Lanier
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1998
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1998-02-01
520 _a"Sidney Lanier" by Edwin Mims is a biography written in the early 20th century that explores the life and work of the Southern poet and musician. The book delves into the various phases of Lanier's life, highlighting his artistic pursuits, his experiences during the Civil War, and his efforts to reconcile his ideals with the realities of his time. Mims emphasizes Lanier's profound connection to the South, presenting him not merely as an isolated artistic figure but as a product of the cultural and historical landscape of his environment. The opening of the biography sets the stage for Lanier's life story by detailing his early influences, background, and formative years. Mims introduces Sidney Lanier's ancestry and boyhood in Macon, Georgia, portraying a family steeped in tradition and a young boy who exhibits an early interest in music and literature. The text outlines his education and familial relationships, which shaped his character and aspirations. Through anecdotes about his youth, Mims illustrates Lanier's passion for the arts, strong familial bonds, and the impact of his Southern upbringing on his future endeavors. Overall, this introduction gives readers a glimpse into the complex interplay of personal ambition and historical context that defined Lanier's life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLanier, Sidney, 1842-1881
653 _aPoets, American -- 19th century -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1224
999 _c43340
_d43340