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Critics Compare American Poets With British Traditions
The piece surveys British opinions on American poetry, arguing that American verse borrows from European models and suffers from timidity and melancholy. It praises Bryant for individuality, notes Whittier and Longfellow as broadly appealing, and elevates Lowell as the representative American poet with Civil War era songs showcasing patriotic fervor.
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