James Russel Lowell — The Biglow Papers

London , Trubner and Co, 1859. Cloth. This fascinating fictional work in verse presents three main characters each representing different aspects of American life, and using authentic American dialects in their dialogue. Described by the Grolier Club as "the most influential book of 1848." The first 1,500 copies sold out within a week. James Russel Lowell was an American Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. He is associated with the Fireside Poets, a group of New England writers who were among the first American poets who rivalled the popularity of British poets. Armorial bookplate to the front and Westleys and Co binders stamp to the rear pastedown. In original decorative cloth binding with gilt lettering to the spine. Externally, sound with slight rubbing to the back board. Front hinge is slightly strained but firm. Internally, binding is predominantly firm although slightly strained in places. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .