"Miniver" is a poem written by James Russell Lowell that reflects on the life of a fictional character named Miniver Cheevy. The poem portrays Miniver as a man who longs for a romanticized past and feels discontented with his present life. He is depicted as an artist who dreams of greatness but is trapped in a mundane reality. The poem explores themes of nostalgia, unfulfilled dreams, and the struggle between aspiration and reality. Miniver's character serves as a representation of individuals who yearn for a different life but find themselves constrained by circumstances, highlighting the universal human experience of longing for something more.