Project Gutenberg 2006-12-30 Public domain in the USA. 340 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Fenn, Harry 1845 1911 Snow-Bound A Winter Idyll Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow-Bound Produced by Louise Hope, David Newman, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Snow-Bound" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a narrative poem written in the mid to late 19th century. This piece belongs to the genre of poetry and reflects the themes of nature and familial warmth during a harsh winter storm. Whittier, a prominent figure in American literature, captures the essence of a snow-covered landscape and the intimate setting of a family home, illustrating the beauty and challenges of winter life. The poem unfolds the experience of a family snowed in at their farmhouse, recounting the preparations and activities that accompany the storm. As the snow engulfs their surroundings, the household engages in various domestic chores, embraces storytelling, and recalls shared memories. The poem captures profound themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, ultimately reflecting on the memories of loved ones who have passed while celebrating the bond among those who remain. Whittier’s evocative imagery and poignant language create a nostalgic atmosphere, making "Snow-Bound" not just a depiction of winter but a meditation on family and remembrance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Country life -- United States -- Poetry Winter -- Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 79806 2025-08-08T12:29:34.554916 text/html 75398 2006-12-30T13:07:14 text/html 1037081 2025-08-08T12:29:38.458903 application/epub+zip 1035215 2025-08-08T12:29:35.619886 application/epub+zip 91621 2025-08-08T12:29:35.040911 application/epub+zip 1394664 2025-08-08T12:29:40.448911 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1363275 2025-08-08T12:29:37.762920 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110989 2022-09-09T13:30:43.331976 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52865 2025-08-08T12:29:33.869915 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52862 2006-12-30T13:07:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 52853 2006-12-30T13:07:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20857 2025-08-08T12:29:40.680888 application/rdf+xml 15873 2025-08-08T12:29:35.113876 image/jpeg 2567 2025-08-08T12:29:35.077886 image/jpeg 21555 2006-12-30T13:07:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 1069418 2006-12-30T13:07:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 21533 2006-12-30T13:07:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 1071872 2025-08-08T12:29:34.725993 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia