The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier, Complete

Name: The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier, Complete
Author: John Greenleaf Whittier

By John Greenleaf Whittier

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The collection assembles the poet's poems and prose across genres, carefully revised and organized to present narrative and legendary poems, nature lyrics, subjective and religious verse, anti-slavery and labor-and-reform songs, personal poems, and tales and sketches. It also gathers a journal, portraits and tributes, historical papers, and essays addressing politics and social change. Brief headnotes and publication dates accompany many pieces and an appendix restores early discarded poems to show the author's development. Recurring themes include rural life, memory, faith, moral protest, and civic conscience, rendered in both lyric and narrative modes.

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John Greenleaf Whittier

John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) was an American poet and advocate for social reform, particularly known for his strong anti-slavery stance. A prominent figure in the abolitionist movement, Whittier's poetry often reflected his deep commitment to social justice and moral integrity. His notable works include "Barbara Frietchie," which celebrates courage in the face of oppression, and the collection "Anti-Slavery Poems," which articulates the struggles and injustices faced by enslaved individuals. Whittier's lyrical style and passionate themes contributed significantly to American literature and the cultural discourse surrounding civil rights in the 19th century.