"Anti-Slavery Poems" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection that highlights the author's fervor as a voice against slavery in the early 1800s. Through verse, Whittier shines a light on the quest for freedom, human experiences, and the ethical battles fought by those opposing slavery. The book starts with a dedication to William Lloyd Garrison, celebrating his fight against oppression and setting a tone of unity for those standing against slavery’s cruelty. Poems then bring to life the suffering of the enslaved, such as a mother's sorrowful goodbye to her daughters, stirring emotions and pushing readers to act for justice during a time of widespread inequality.
Anti-Slavery Poems 1. Part 1 From Volume III of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
By John Greenleaf Whittier
In a time of injustice, verses ignite a burning call for freedom, painting vivid portraits of those who suffered and fought against the chains of slavery.
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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.
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