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100	1		_aLowell, James Russell, _d1819-1891
245	1	4	_aThe Function of the Poet, and Other Essays
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-12-27
508			_aProduced by Ted Garvin, Thomas Amrhein and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Function of the Poet, and Other Essays" by James Russell Lowell is a collection of literary criticism written in the mid-19th century. The essays delve into the roles and functions of poetry and poets, reflecting Lowell's contemplations on the nature of creativity, culture, and the evolution of poetry through different eras. The work expresses a deep appreciation for classic poets while also addressing the contemporary literary landscape of his time. The opening of the book sets the stage for a profound exploration of the poet's vocation, discussing how the poet serves as both a "seer" and a "maker." It highlights the duality of the poet's role in society—entertaining as well as enlightening—and how poets historically combined spiritual insight with earthly storytelling. In particular, it emphasizes the connection between imagination and understanding that is vital for meaningful poetic expression. This opening portion suggests that Lowell believes the function of the poet is not just to create beauty but to reflect and elevate the human experience, positing that poets can renew and redeem the collective spirit of their times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLiterature -- History and criticism
700	1		_aMordell, Albert, _d1885-1965
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14481
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