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Foremost American poet debate and British statesman Balfour
The article discusses who is America’s preeminent poet with emphasis on Longfellow and Bret Harte, noting Longfellow’s limits and Norse sagas. It also profiles Arthur Balfour, his Anglo political lineage, tenure in Ireland, and leadership in Britain alongside Lloyd George, highlighting public esteem and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Bret Harte
California
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Owever
Heligotan
North Atlantic
Norway
Longfellow
Olaf
Sweden
Denmark
Fric
Einar
Snorreson
Samuel Laing
Orkney
Kinbey
Arthur Balfour
Great Britain
A A. J. Balfour
Whittingame
East Lothian
Marquess of Salisbury
Fore
Cecil
Elizabeth
House of Commons
Lord Salisbury
Ireland
Parnell
Phranee
Trith
Gladstone
Balfour
Wes Cogen
Unionist
Liberal Party
Henry Campbell Bannerman
Union
Lloyd George