Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 106 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Anti-Slavery Poems 1. Part 1 From Volume III of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier This eBook was produced by David Widger "Anti-Slavery Poems" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a poignant collection of abolitionist poetry written during the early 19th century. This compilation reflects the intense moral and social turmoil surrounding slavery in America, showcasing the author's passionate advocacy for the oppressed and critique of societal injustice. Whittier’s verses explore themes of freedom, the human condition, and the moral struggles of individuals fighting against the institution of slavery. The beginning of this collection introduces readers to Whittier's strong dedication to the anti-slavery cause. The opening poem, "To William Lloyd Garrison," addresses the notable abolitionist with commendation for his tireless efforts against oppression, establishing a tone of solidarity among those resisting the inhumanity of slavery. The subsequent poems, such as the lament of a mother bidding farewell to her enslaved daughters, vividly portray the anguish and plight of the enslaved. These initial pieces time-stamp the horrors of slavery, fueling the reader's emotional engagement and urging a call to action for justice and freedom amidst an era of deep-seated prejudice and inequality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Slavery -- United States -- Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 152298 2025-07-04T09:07:55.980107 text/html 152119 2025-01-12T17:20:54.921820 text/html 133266 2025-07-04T09:08:02.523081 application/epub+zip 132896 2025-07-04T09:07:58.732089 application/epub+zip 114300 2025-07-04T09:07:57.618094 application/epub+zip 257936 2025-07-04T09:08:04.850045 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231560 2025-07-04T09:08:01.621069 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224194 2022-09-05T04:37:49.938017 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 123044 2025-07-04T09:07:55.716125 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 118351 2021-01-02T06:40:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17783 2025-07-04T09:08:04.978039 application/rdf+xml 12838 2025-07-04T09:07:58.090077 image/jpeg 3188 2025-07-04T09:07:57.852076 image/jpeg 49346 2021-01-02T06:40:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 131368 2025-07-04T09:07:55.992120 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