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February 2010Notable and Quotable: Amy LowellAmerican poet and critic Amy Lowell, born February 9, 1874, was not the only writer in the family (poets Robert and James Russell were kin) but her quotations make up the majority of the entries (71 of 129) found under the author's search for "Lowell" in the Unabridged. Her poetry is recognized for its imagery, its vitality, and its opulence. Check out the colorful examples. Interested in seeing all the examples of a particular writer? Select the Collegiate or the Unabridged as your reference, click on Advanced Search, type in the surname of the writer in the Author box, and click on Search. adverse
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