Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 95 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Bay of Seven Islands, and other poems Part 7 From Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier This eBook was produced by David Widger "Bay of Seven Islands, and other poems by John Greenleaf Whittier" is a collection of narrative and legendary poems written during the late 19th century. The book reflects Whittier's commitment to themes of love, nature, morality, and the struggles of marginalized individuals, particularly in the context of American history. Through his poetry, Whittier explores personal and collective experiences, often drawing inspiration from folklore and historical events in New England. The collection comprises various poems, each with its own unique tale or moral lesson. "The Bay of Seven Islands," the titular poem, tells a story of love between a sailor and a local maiden, entwined with elements of sacrifice and longing. Other poems, such as "The Wishing Bridge" and "How the Women Went from Dover," address themes of wish fulfillment and the harsh realities faced by women in historical contexts, showcasing Whittier's deep empathy for those suffering under societal constraints. Ultimately, the poems serve to capture the emotional landscapes of their characters while reflecting on broader societal issues, making the collection a poignant exploration of love, loss, and moral integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: American Literature 77588 2025-08-04T09:18:33.917554 text/html 77409 2025-01-12T17:19:08.019813 text/html 116803 2025-08-04T09:18:39.876508 application/epub+zip 115336 2025-08-04T09:18:36.961540 application/epub+zip 86123 2025-08-04T09:18:35.848524 application/epub+zip 247726 2025-08-04T09:18:41.731537 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232563 2025-08-04T09:18:39.165525 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101593 2022-09-05T04:35:45.484010 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 59014 2025-08-04T09:18:33.684533 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54259 2021-01-02T06:29:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17494 2025-08-04T09:18:41.927491 application/rdf+xml 16270 2025-08-04T09:18:36.330532 image/jpeg 3825 2025-08-04T09:18:36.089528 image/jpeg 24141 2021-01-02T06:29:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 119384 2025-08-04T09:18:33.925536 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