"The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier, Complete" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of narrative poems set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, where freedom and justice are constantly challenged. Whittier's verses echo with the spirit of New England, weaving together the stories of its land and people while tackling the pressing issues of slavery and human rights. The collection opens with the author’s personal reflections, casting a light on his poetic journey and his commitment to social change. Poems like "The Vaudois Teacher" and "The Female Martyr" serve as powerful testaments to faith and sacrifice. The early chapters thus lay the groundwork for a profound exploration of history, morality, and the poet’s unwavering dedication to fighting injustice through verse, revealing a landscape of emotional depth and fervent social critique.
The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier, Complete
By John Greenleaf Whittier
Step into 19th-century America through verse, where tales of faith and sacrifice intertwine with the struggle for freedom and against the stain of slavery.
Summary
About the AuthorJohn Greenleaf Whittier was an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Frequently listed as one of the fireside poets, he was influenced by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Whittier is remembered particularly for his anti-slavery writings, as well as his 1866 book Snow-Bound.
John Greenleaf Whittier was an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Frequently listed as one of the fireside poets, he was influenced by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Whittier is remembered particularly for his anti-slavery writings, as well as his 1866 book Snow-Bound.
More Like This
Explore books similar to the one you're viewing
Narrative and Legendary Poems, Complete Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
By John Greenleaf Whittier
Personal Poems II Part 2 from Volume IV of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
By John Greenleaf Whittier
Songs of Labor and Reform Part 5 From Volume III of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
By John Greenleaf Whittier
Anti-Slavery Poems 1. Part 1 From Volume III of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
By John Greenleaf Whittier
The Vaudois Teacher, and other poems Part 1 From Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
By John Greenleaf Whittier
Anti-Slavery Poems 2. Part 2 From Volume III of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
By John Greenleaf Whittier
More by This Author
Discover other books written by the same author
Religious Poems, Part 2. Part 6 From Volume II of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
By John Greenleaf Whittier
Tales and Sketches Part 3 from Volume V of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
By John Greenleaf Whittier
Narrative and Legendary Poems, Complete Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
By John Greenleaf Whittier
Anti-Slavery Poems 3. Part 3 From Volume III of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
By John Greenleaf Whittier
Songs of Labor and Reform Part 5 From Volume III of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
By John Greenleaf Whittier
Old Portraits and Modern Sketches Part 1 from Volume VI of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
By John Greenleaf Whittier
Related by Category
Discover books in the same genre or category
Strangers and Wayfarers
By Sarah Orne Jewett
The Campaign of Trenton 1776-77
By Samuel Adams Drake
Nathaniel Parker Willis
By Henry A. (Henry Augustin) Beers
Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume II, Arkansas Narratives, Part 7
By United States. Work Projects Administration
The Black Watch at Ticonderoga and Major Duncan Campbell of Inverawe
By Frederick B. Richards
General Washington's spies on Long Island and in New York
By Morton Pennypacker