In the biography of Sidney Lanier there is little radically new to be learned though the author has located a number of previously unpublished letters and neglected sources of information. The emphasis is primarily one of interpreting what is known, of looking freshly at long-accepted opinions. This study is particularly strong in its detailed critical examination of the less well-known works of Lanier. Originally published in 1933. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.