Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 136 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) The Vaudois Teacher, and other poems Part 1 From Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Vaudois Teacher, and other poems by John Greenleaf Whittier" is a collection of narrative and legendary poems written during the early to mid-19th century. John Greenleaf Whittier, an influential American poet and advocate for social reform, authored this compilation, which focuses on themes of religious freedom, morality, and historical events closely tied to the struggle for justice. The volume includes poems exploring stories of sacrifice, faith, and the impact of social issues on individual lives, reflecting Whittier's deep commitment to his Quaker beliefs and abolitionism. The collection features a variety of poems that reveal stories from multiple perspectives, often focusing on historical figures or events that exhibit moral courage and perseverance. For example, "The Vaudois Teacher" illustrates the experience of the Waldensians, a religious group known for their defiance against oppression through the dissemination of biblical teachings. Other poems, such as "The Female Martyr," pay tribute to selfless acts of bravery in the face of societal challenges, exploring the lives of individuals who faced persecution or hardship. Throughout the collection, Whittier's eloquent language and heartfelt reflections inspire readers to contemplate the enduring human spirit in overcoming adversity and championing freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 120540 2025-10-04T09:05:38.761433 text/html 120361 2025-01-12T17:18:04.194144 text/html 131626 2025-10-04T09:05:45.178398 application/epub+zip 131495 2025-10-04T09:05:41.843393 application/epub+zip 105976 2025-10-04T09:05:40.700429 application/epub+zip 275621 2025-10-04T09:05:47.308430 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 254922 2025-10-04T09:05:44.407413 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 125140 2022-09-05T04:34:44.426020 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 94331 2025-10-04T09:05:38.392451 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 89554 2021-01-02T06:29:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17370 2025-10-04T09:05:47.638357 application/rdf+xml 16010 2025-10-04T09:05:41.190415 image/jpeg 3761 2025-10-04T09:05:40.940405 image/jpeg 38831 2021-01-02T06:29:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 132413 2025-10-04T09:05:38.771454 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