Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 172 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Mabel Martin, a Harvest Idyl; and other poems Part 4 From Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier This eBook was produced by David Widger "Mabel Martin, a Harvest Idyl; and other poems" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of narrative and legendary poems written in the mid-19th century. The book captures the essence of rural New England life, delving into themes of love, loss, and the supernatural, while reflecting on personal and collective histories. Whittier, known for his deep commitment to social justice and environmentalism, often weaves these concerns into his poetry, making this collection not only a reflection on personal narratives but also a commentary on broader societal issues. At the heart of "Mabel Martin" lies the titular poem, which tells the poignant story of Mabel, the daughter of an accused witch, whose life is marred by the stigma of her mother's execution. The first part of the poem introduces her idyllic river valley home, which turns somber as Mabel grapples with the fallout of her mother's fate. Throughout the poem, she often feels alienated and scorned by her community, but ultimately finds solace and love in Esek Harden, who stands by her side. The subsequent poems in the collection explore themes of prophecy, the relationship between nature and humanity, and the passage of time, combining historical events with emotional insight that evokes both melancholy and hope. Through these narratives, Whittier preserves the culture and history of his time, creating a rich tapestry of life along the Merrimac River. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 115359 2025-08-04T09:18:06.672182 text/html 115180 2025-01-12T17:18:38.405977 text/html 127085 2025-08-04T09:18:13.193151 application/epub+zip 126935 2025-08-04T09:18:09.761175 application/epub+zip 104859 2025-08-04T09:18:08.614199 application/epub+zip 305698 2025-08-04T09:18:15.317160 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286743 2025-08-04T09:18:12.435151 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 131380 2022-09-05T04:35:14.093256 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89343 2025-08-04T09:18:06.247189 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 84522 2021-01-02T06:29:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17465 2025-08-04T09:18:15.455126 application/rdf+xml 19454 2025-08-04T09:18:09.112178 image/jpeg 4516 2025-08-04T09:18:08.862150 image/jpeg 36278 2021-01-02T06:29:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 126287 2025-08-04T09:18:06.684195 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