Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 157 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Anti-Slavery Poems 3. Part 3 From Volume III of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier This eBook was produced by David Widger "Anti-Slavery Poems 3" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of poems written during the mid-19th century, reflecting the socio-political climate surrounding the abolition of slavery in the United States. Whittier, a prominent American poet and advocate for social reform, channels his deep moral indignation against the institution of slavery and the injustices that accompany it. Through his verses, he emphasizes themes of freedom, human dignity, and the moral urgency of reform during this critical period in American history. The poems in this collection serve as a passionate call to action against the dark realities of slavery while invoking a vision of justice and humanity. Whittier uses vivid imagery and powerful rhetoric to capture tragic events such as the Fugitive Slave Act's implications, the pain of families torn apart, and the resistance movements rising in the North and Kansas Territory. Each poem addresses different facets of the struggle against slavery, evoking heartfelt sympathy for the enslaved and rallying support for the abolitionist cause. As a testament to his unwavering commitment to justice, Whittier empowers the reader to join the fight for freedom, making his work not only a reflection of his time but also a timeless appeal for compassion and change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Slavery -- United States -- Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 114129 2025-08-04T09:20:30.558473 text/html 113950 2025-01-12T17:21:14.900689 text/html 121524 2025-08-04T09:20:36.824432 application/epub+zip 121109 2025-08-04T09:20:33.429460 application/epub+zip 101961 2025-08-04T09:20:32.309453 application/epub+zip 233543 2025-08-04T09:20:38.996445 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 211443 2025-08-04T09:20:36.062453 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204149 2022-09-05T04:38:10.527188 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 90818 2025-08-04T09:20:30.311486 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 86136 2021-01-02T06:40:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17342 2025-08-04T09:20:39.126434 application/rdf+xml 12851 2025-08-04T09:20:32.788459 image/jpeg 3194 2025-08-04T09:20:32.546447 image/jpeg 37996 2021-01-02T06:40:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 120347 2025-08-04T09:20:30.568471 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