Bay of Seven Islands, and other poems Part 7 From Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier

"Bay of Seven Islands, and other poems" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a compilation of poems from the late 1800s, that dives into subjects such as love, the natural world, right and wrong, and the hardships faced by those often forgotten; the collection uses folklore and historical happenings from New England as settings. Centered around poems that hold unique stories and moral lessons, the poem “The Bay of Seven Islands” is a tale about the love between a sailor and a woman from the village which involves selflessness and yearning. Other poems like “The Wishing Bridge” and “How the Women Went from Dover” tell of obtaining one's desires and the difficult truths experienced by women in the past, highlighting Whittier’s understanding for those who struggled. Whittier’s collection of emotional and social subjects creates a touching view on love, loss, and moral values.