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Learn about the life and works of John Greenleaf Whittier, a prominent abolitionist poet and a member of the "Schoolroom Poets" in 19th-century America. Explore his poems inspired by New England folklore, rural scenes, and social issues.
- Telling the Bees by John Greenleaf Whittier | Poetry Foundation
Telling the Bees. By John Greenleaf Whittier. Here is the...
- Snow-Bound: A Winter Idyl - Poetry Foundation
Snow-Bound: A Winter Idyl. By John Greenleaf Whittier. To...
- Telling the Bees by John Greenleaf Whittier | Poetry Foundation
John Greenleaf Whittier was an American Quaker poet, essayist, and advocate for the abolition of slavery. He is considered one of the Fireside Poets, a group of 19th-century American poets known for their accessible and popular verse, often read aloud at the hearth.
A poem about a lover's farewell and a superstition of telling the bees of a death. The speaker recalls the place, the time, and the song of the chore-girl who informed the bees of Mary's departure.
The Drovers. by John Greenleaf Whittier. Through heat and cold, and shower and sun, Still onward cheerly driving!
A long narrative poem that describes a family's experience of a snowstorm and its aftermath. The poem evokes the beauty, isolation and nostalgia of a rural winter scene, and contrasts it with the bustle and change of the modern world.
Feb 23, 2024 · For this edition the poet furnished introductions and head-notes, and in many cases revised the text. He decided which of his earlier poems to discard altogether, which to insert in an appendix, and which to include in the body of his poetry.
Oct 25, 2003 · A comprehensive collection of the poetical and prose works of John Greenleaf Whittier, revised and rearranged by himself. Browse the alphabetical index of poems and prose by volume and title, or click on the links to read the full text online.
