Delphi Complete Works of John Greenleaf Whittier (Illustrated)

John Greenleaf Whittier

Summary

Regarded as one of the Fireside Poets, John Greenleaf Whittier was influenced by the poetry of Robert Burns and his early works reveal a Romantic strain. In later years, Whittier became an eloquent advocate of justice, tolerance, and liberal humanitarianism. The lofty spiritual and moral values he proclaimed earned him the title of “America’s finest religious poet” and many of his poems are still sung as church hymns. Whittier dedicated twenty years of his life to the abolitionist cause and he is chiefly remembered today for his powerful and stirring anti-slavery writings. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature’s finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Whittier’s complete works, with rare poems, related illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)
 
* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Whittier’s life and works* Concise introduction to Whittier’s life and poetry* The complete poetry, based on the Houghton Mifflin and Co. 1892 edition* Excellent formatting of the poems* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry* Easily locate the poems you want to read* Rare uncollected poems, often missed out of collections* Includes Whittier’s prose * Features a bonus biography — discover Whittier’s intriguing life* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres
 
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CONTENTS:
 
The Life and Poetry of John Greenleaf WhittierBrief Introduction: John Greenleaf Whittier by Edmund Clarence StedmanComplete Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
 
The PoemsList of Poems in Chronological OrderList of Poems in Alphabetical Order
 
The ProseMargaret Smith’s JournalTales and SketchesOld Portraits and Modern SketchesPersonal Sketches and TributesHistorical PapersThe Conflict with SlaveryPolitics and ReformThe Inner LifeCriticism
 
The BiographyJohn Greenleaf Whittier: His Life, Genius, and Writings by William Sloane Kennedy
 
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