Russell Hilliard Loines

Russell Hilliard Loines was an American poet and philanthropist born on April 12, 1874. He is noted for his literary contributions and for his philanthropic efforts in support of the arts. Loines had a significant impact on the cultural scene of his time and helped promote other poets and writers through his support. He passed away on December 8, 1930. His legacy continues to be recognized in literary and philanthropic circles.

April 12, 1874

December 8, 1930

English

On A Magazine Sonnet

"Scorn not the sonnet," though its strength be sapped,
    Nor say malignant its inventor blundered;
The corpse that here in fourteen lines is wrapped
    Had otherwise been covered with a hundred.

Russell Hilliard Loines

On A Magazine Sonnet

"Scorn not the sonnet," though its strength be sapped,
    Nor say malignant its inventor blundered;
The corpse that here in fourteen lines is wrapped
    Had otherwise been covered with a hundred.

Russell Hilliard Loines