"Occasional Poems by John Greenleaf Whittier" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of late 19th-century poems exploring nature, faith, freedom, and social justice. Written by an American Quaker poet and abolitionist, the poems express the values of his time, celebrating humanity’s connection to nature and the moral issues surrounding slavery and community. Included are a range of poems on various occasions, from public festivals to personal anniversaries, expressing beauty of nature, the strength of human endurance, and social cohesion. Whittier's dedication to justice, faith, and remembrance is seen in poems about loved ones, landscapes like Kenoza Lake, and hope for unity, as shown in "Chicago," which addresses resilience after the Great Fire, showcasing the author's literary skill and legacy as a voice for humanitarian causes.
Occasional Poems Part 3 from Volume IV of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
By John Greenleaf Whittier
Experience nature, faith, and humanity through poems of abolition, remembrance and resilience.
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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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