The Complete Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162618036)

The Complete Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier is a comprehensive collection of the poems written by American poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier. This book includes all of Whittier's published poetry, as well as some unpublished works and fragments. The poems in this collection cover a wide range of themes, from nature and rural life to social justice and the abolition of slavery. Whittier's writing style is characterized by its simplicity, sincerity, and moral conviction. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American poetry or the history of social reform movements in the 19th century.1884. In this volume, for the first time, is a complete collection of Whittier's poetical writings. There are pieces in this collection which the author would �������willingly let die.������� It is now to late to disown them, and Whittier must submit to the inevitable penalty of poetical as well as other sins. There are others, intimately connected with the author's life and times, which owe their tenacity of vitality to the circumstances under which they were written, and the events by which they were suggested. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Greenleaf Whittier
ISBN-10: 1162618035
ISBN-13: 9781162618036
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 328
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.69d