Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 530 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Narrative and Legendary Poems, Complete Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier Includes eBooks 9560-9566. "Narrative and Legendary Poems, Complete" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of poems and ballads written in the mid-19th century, reflecting the poetic traditions and social issues of its time. The work encompasses a variety of themes, including historical episodes, legendary tales, and reflections on deeper human experiences, notably touching on subjects such as freedom, martyrdom, and the lives of marginalized individuals. At the start of the collection, Whittier introduces readers to the depth of his poetic journey through a "Proem," expressing a heartfelt admiration for classic poetry while humbly acknowledging his own limitations in artistry. He provides insights into the political and social landscape of his era, particularly the struggles against slavery and the quest for human rights, setting a powerful tone for the subsequent poetry. The opening poems present vivid narratives, including tales of the Vaudois Teacher, a Christian figure who quietly subverts tyranny through faith, and the Female Martyr, honoring a young Sister of Charity who dies while tending to the sick during a cholera outbreak. These pieces highlight a fusion of personal sacrifice and broader social commentary that characterizes Whittier's work, inviting readers to engage with both the beauty and gravitas of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 557263 2025-08-04T09:18:42.759503 text/html 543904 2024-02-04T09:04:40 text/html 296674 2025-08-04T09:18:56.518425 application/epub+zip 315026 2025-08-04T09:18:46.283500 application/epub+zip 290023 2025-08-04T09:18:44.941508 application/epub+zip 560162 2025-08-04T09:19:01.130395 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 581637 2025-08-04T09:18:55.603447 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 573990 2022-09-05T04:36:03.623144 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 526443 2025-08-04T09:18:42.271489 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 506840 2024-02-04T09:04:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16298 2025-08-04T09:19:01.362399 application/rdf+xml 15517 2025-08-04T09:18:45.474473 image/jpeg 3624 2025-08-04T09:18:45.217477 image/jpeg 289518 2025-08-04T09:18:42.804493 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