John Greenleaf Whittier

This is a biography of John Greenleaf Whittier, the celebrated American Quaker poet. Richard Burton delves into Whittier’s life, examining his literary contributions and the influences that shaped his work. From his humble beginnings to his rise as a prominent voice in American literature, this volume explores the key events and relationships that defined Whittier’s journey. It offers insights into his abolitionist views, his connection to nature, and his profound impact on the literary landscape of his time. A valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of American poetry and biographical studies, 'John Greenleaf Whittier' provides a comprehensive overview of the life and works of this important literary figure.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.