Poems

Irwin Russell (1853-1879) was one of the most beloved Southern poets of the 19th century. This volume contains a selection of his poems, including his well-known dialect poems that celebrated the culture and language of the rural South. With their humor, warmth, and humanity, Russell's poems continue to be a cherished part of Southern literary heritage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.