John Greenleaf Whittier A Biography

""John Greenleaf Whittier: A Biography"" is a comprehensive account of the life and works of the American poet and abolitionist, John Greenleaf Whittier. Authored by Thomas Wentworth Higginson, a fellow poet and close friend of Whittier, the book delves into the personal and professional experiences that shaped Whittier's literary career and political activism. It covers his childhood in rural Massachusetts, his involvement in the abolitionist movement, his relationships with other prominent writers of the time, and his eventual rise to fame as one of the most respected poets of the 19th century. Higginson's biography also provides a detailed analysis of Whittier's poetry, highlighting the themes of social justice, spirituality, and nature that permeate his work. Overall, ""John Greenleaf Whittier: A Biography"" offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of an important figure in American literature and history.1926. A biography of John Greenleaf Whittier, American Quaker poet and reformer. A pioneer in the development of regional literature as well as being a crusader for many humanitarian causes, he was a self-declared abolitionist. Contents: Childhood; School Days and Early Ventures; Whittier the Politician; Enlistment for Life; The School of Mobs; A Division in the Ranks; Whittier as a Social Reformer; Personal Qualities; Whittier at Home; The Religious Side; Early Loves and Love Poetry; Whittier the Poet; and Closing Years. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.