A Fable for Critics; Or

<p>A Fable for Critics; Or is a witty and insightful verse satire by James Russell Lowell first published in 1848. This extended poem offers humorous and often cutting critiques of contemporary American writers and poets. Lowell employs clever rhymes and memorable characterizations to assess the strengths and weaknesses of literary figures like Edgar Allan Poe Nathaniel Hawthorne and Ralph Waldo Emerson. <br/><br/>The poem showcases Lowell's sharp intellect and his ability to blend literary criticism with playful mockery. A Fable for Critics remains a significant work for its historical value providing a snapshot of the American literary scene in the mid-19th century and for its enduring appeal as a piece of humorous and insightful verse.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>