Among the Hills, and other poems Part 5 From Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier

"Among the Hills, and other poems by John Greenleaf Whittier" is a collection of poems from the 1860s that celebrates nature, love, and what it means to be human. Whittier paints pictures with his words of rural living and the wonders of the American countryside. In "Among the Hills," a person thinks about the peace of country life, comparing it to unhappy homes that lack love. "The Dole of Jarl Thorkell" tells an old Norse story about giving up something important and how people connect with nature. "The Two Rabbins" looks at how being faithful and forgiving are similar, as two wise men face their own mistakes. Poems like "Miriam" and "Marguerite" also explore ideas of love, loss, and change, set against interesting times and cultures. This collection takes readers on a thoughtful trip through different places and feelings, encouraging them to think about what is truly important in life.