John Greenleaf Whittier A Biography

""John Greenleaf Whittier A Biography"" is a book written by Thomas Wentworth Higginson, which provides a detailed account of the life and works of John Greenleaf Whittier. Whittier was a prominent American poet and abolitionist who lived in the 19th century. The book chronicles Whittier's early life, including his upbringing in a Quaker family and his struggles with poverty and ill health. It also covers his career as a journalist and his involvement in the anti-slavery movement, including his work with figures such as William Lloyd Garrison and Harriet Beecher Stowe. The book delves into Whittier's literary output, including his poetry, essays, and political writings, and examines his place in the American literary canon. Higginson's biography provides a comprehensive look at Whittier's life and legacy, and offers insight into the cultural and political landscape of 19th century America.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.