"Poems of Nature, Poems Subjective and Reminiscent and Religious Poems, Complete" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection that paints vivid pictures of the 19th-century world through verse. The book explores the beauty of the earth, profound emotions, and deep spirituality. It is a look into topics ranging from detailed looks at nature to personal reflections and faith. Poems like "The Frost Spirit" capture the arrival of winter, personifying it and showing its influence on scenes, such as frosted trees and frozen rivers. Whittier's work invites the reader to consider the beauty of New England settings, such as the waters of "The Merrimac" and the human ties to these familiar places. The poetry connects observations of landscapes with deeper thoughts about nature's shifting cycles.
Poems of Nature, Poems Subjective and Reminiscent and Religious Poems, Complete Volume II of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
By John Greenleaf Whittier
Experience a world of natural beauty, personal feelings, and spiritual insight through the eyes of a 19th-century poet.
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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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