Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 102 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Among the Hills, and other poems Part 5 From Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier This eBook was produced by David Widger "Among the Hills, and other poems by John Greenleaf Whittier" is a collection of narrative and legendary poems written during the late 19th century, specifically around the 1860s. Whittier’s work delves into themes of nature, love, and human experience, reflecting his deep appreciation for rural life and the American landscape. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, the collection serves as a tribute to the simple beauty and complexities of life among the hills. The poems within this collection showcase a rich tapestry of characters and narratives. In "Among the Hills," the speaker reflects on the tranquility of rural life, contrasting it with the harshness faced in homes devoid of love and beauty. "The Dole of Jarl Thorkell" narrates a tale from Norse mythology, emphasizing the themes of sacrifice and humanity's bond with nature. Meanwhile, "The Two Rabbins" explores the parallels between faith and forgiveness, as two Jewish scholars confront their own moral failings. Other poems, such as "Miriam" and "Marguerite," continue these explorations, engaging with ideas of love, loss, and transformation against rich historical and cultural backdrops. Overall, this collection offers readers a contemplative journey through varied landscapes—both physical and emotional—encouraging reflections on life's deeper meanings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 105691 2025-08-04T09:18:15.769150 text/html 105512 2025-01-12T17:18:48.440938 text/html 118033 2025-08-04T09:18:21.742611 application/epub+zip 117607 2025-08-04T09:18:18.626633 application/epub+zip 103243 2025-08-04T09:18:17.425636 application/epub+zip 264422 2025-08-04T09:18:23.781610 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247532 2025-08-04T09:18:21.032756 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 118472 2022-09-05T04:35:24.549331 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 82495 2025-08-04T09:18:15.522140 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 77738 2021-01-02T06:29:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17366 2025-08-04T09:18:23.918621 application/rdf+xml 16800 2025-08-04T09:18:17.963612 image/jpeg 4097 2025-08-04T09:18:17.693616 image/jpeg 33732 2021-01-02T06:29:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 118336 2025-08-04T09:18:15.779134 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