"Anti-Slavery Poems 3" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of powerful poems from the tumultuous mid-1800s, when America struggled with slavery. Whittier shines a light on the cruelty of a system that denied freedom and dignity to human beings. His words paint vivid pictures of families broken apart by slavery, the injustice of laws like the Fugitive Slave Act, and the brave resistance growing in places like Kansas and the North. Through passionate verses filled with striking images, Whittier stirs people's emotions and makes a strong case for ending slavery, urging them to fight for a more just world where everyone is free.

Anti-Slavery Poems 3. Part 3 From Volume III of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
By John Greenleaf Whittier
In a time of injustice, verses ignite a battle for liberty, revealing heart-wrenching tales of loss and courage, and inspiring a nation to fight for a brighter, equitable future.
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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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