Snowbound

Snowbound: A Winter Idyl is a poetic masterpiece by John Greenleaf Whittier, published in 1906. The book is a narrative poem that describes the author's childhood memories of a snowstorm that left his family and neighbors snowbound in their farmhouse in rural New England. The poem is divided into seven parts, each describing different aspects of the snowstorm and the experiences of the people who were trapped by it. The first part sets the scene and describes the beauty of the snow-covered landscape. The second part introduces the members of Whittier's family and their neighbors who are gathered together in the farmhouse.The third and fourth parts describe the preparations that the family and neighbors make to survive the snowstorm, including gathering firewood and food. The fifth part describes the long night of the storm, during which the group tells stories and sings songs to pass the time.The sixth part describes the aftermath of the storm, including the digging out of the farmhouse and the return of normal life. The final part reflects on the beauty of the winter landscape and the sense of community that was forged by the snowstorm.Overall, Snowbound: A Winter Idyl is a nostalgic and heartwarming portrait of life in rural New England in the 19th century. Whittier's vivid descriptions of the snowstorm and the people who lived through it make the book a classic of American literature.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.