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Sidney Lanier

Sidney Lanier

Mims, Edwin

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)General Poetry

ISBN10: 1163720917
ISBN13: 9781163720912
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 406
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sidney Lanier is a biography written by Edwin Mims that tells the story of the life and work of Sidney Lanier, an American musician, poet, and author who lived in the late 19th century. The book begins with Lanier's childhood in Georgia and follows his journey through his education at Oglethorpe University, his service in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, and his eventual move to Baltimore, where he pursued a career as a writer and musician. Throughout the book, Mims explores Lanier's artistic pursuits, including his love of music and his dedication to writing poetry and prose. He also delves into Lanier's personal life, including his relationships with his wife and children, his struggles with tuberculosis, and his financial difficulties. The book provides a detailed look at Lanier's creative process, examining his use of language and his approach to writing poetry and music. It also explores the cultural and historical context in which Lanier lived, including the impact of the Civil War on Southern society and the rise of the New South. Overall, Sidney Lanier is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a talented and influential artist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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