Antique Caricature of James Russell Lowell

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Here he is, the legendary American Romantic poet, as those across the pond, specifically caricaturist "T" (Théobald Chartran), saw him … Read more Here he is, the legendary American Romantic poet, as those across the pond, specifically caricaturist "T" (Théobald Chartran), saw him in his day. He certainly looks to be quite a robust fellow, hardly the stereotypical image of a poet. He actually looks a little bit wild-eyed, like the abolitionist and reformer he was.

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