Webjames russell lowell was an american poet, critic, essayist, editor, and diplomat whose major significance probably lies in the interest in literature he helped. Webjames russell lowell biography (1911) by eileditor · published february 18, 2014 · updated october 11, 2023. Family history and childhood. A poet of great renown in the 19th century, lowell was one of six children born to harriet b. Spencer and charles lowell, the unitarian minister who. American poet, critic, essayist, and editor. The following entry presents recent criticism of lowell. For further discussion of lowell's. A literary magazine ed. By james russell lowell. By sculley bradley 1843.