Project Gutenberg 2023-09-09 Public domain in the USA. 120 Sparhawk, Frances C. 1847 1930 Sparhawk, Frances Campbell Campbell, Frances 25021041 Whittier at close range $aBoston :$bThe Riverdale Press, Brookline, $c1925. Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Whittier at Close Range" by Frances C. Sparhawk is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book offers intimate glimpses into the life and character of the renowned American poet John Greenleaf Whittier, exploring his friendships and interactions in the literary and personal spheres that shaped his work and personality. Through the eyes of the author, who was connected to Whittier through familial ties, readers are introduced to the poet's insights and engagements with themes of nature, simplicity, and social justice. The opening of the biography sets a cozy scene in Whittier’s garden room, where a young neighbor awaits his arrival. As the poet enters, he brings with him a bouquet of flowers, symbolizing his connection to nature and highlighting his passionate appreciation for the world around him. The visitor reflects on Whittier’s literary influences, particularly the impact of Robert Burns, and how these shaped his views on life and beauty. The atmosphere is filled with admiration for Whittier’s character, illustrating his warmth, humor, and the ability to engage deeply with those around him. The portrayal of his home life, relationships, and love for floral imagery weaves a tapestry of understanding that enriches the reader's appreciation of both the man and the poet. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/whittieratcloser0000spar/page/n197/mode/2up 20230221131743sparhawk 1925 US Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892 PS Text Category: Biographies Category: American Literature 256860 2025-07-28T10:14:59.206076 text/html 257268 2023-09-09T10:36:22 text/html 988111 2025-07-28T10:15:06.477046 application/epub+zip 986320 2025-07-28T10:15:01.166101 application/epub+zip 299339 2025-07-28T10:15:00.155141 application/epub+zip 1459194 2025-07-28T10:15:10.010039 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1425639 2025-07-28T10:15:05.709072 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220082 2025-07-28T10:14:58.866609 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 220118 2023-09-09T10:36:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17045 2025-07-28T10:15:10.166048 application/rdf+xml 10933 2025-07-28T10:15:00.488069 image/jpeg 1809 2025-07-28T10:15:00.318082 image/jpeg 1311507 2023-09-09T10:36:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 1341468 2025-07-28T10:14:59.246094 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