John Greenleaf Whittier
Authors: John Greenleaf Whittier
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Language: en
Pages: 418
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The Writings of John Greenleaf Whittier: Personal poems: occasional poems: The tent on the beach. Prose works, written by John Greenleaf Whittier, is included in our catalog for information queries and ebook downloads in epub or pdf format.
John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) was an American Quaker poet and abolitionist. He was a prominent figure among the Fireside Poets, known for their narrative poems and for depicting rural New England life. His writings often reflected his religious convictions and his strong opposition to slavery. Among his most celebrated works are "Snow-Bound: A Winter Idyl" and "The Barefoot Boy."