<p>In 'Studies of Lowell'?an excerpt from 'Literary Friends and Acquaintance'?William Dean Howells encapsulates his incisive exploration of the American literary titan, James Russell Lowell. Howells delves into Lowell's literary contributions, providing readers with astute observations on Lowell's work, his influence, and his legacy within the American literary canon. The prose is imbued with Howells' characteristic lucidity and analytical depth,...