Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 120 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Poems in Wartime Part 4 From Volume III of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier This eBook was produced by David Widger "Poems in Wartime" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of anti-slavery poems and songs of labor and reform, written during the tumultuous period surrounding the American Civil War, which spanned the mid-19th century. Whittier, a prominent abolitionist and Quaker poet, uses this volume to explore the moral and social landscapes of his time, with a particular focus on the themes of freedom and justice as they relate to the institution of slavery. The poems reflect the pain, hope, and struggles faced by those yearning for liberty in a nation divided by war. The collection includes powerful pieces that evoke the emotional turmoil of wartime America, such as "Barbara Frietchie," which tells of a woman’s defiance against Confederate soldiers, and "Thy Will Be Done," offering a somber submission to divine providence amidst suffering. Whittier's verses embody a call to action against oppression, emphasizing a collective response to the struggle for emancipation. The poems also reflect on the consequences of slavery, both socially and morally, advocating for justice and unity in opposition to tyranny. Overall, "Poems in Wartime" serves as a poignant testament to Whittier's commitment to abolition and his belief in the transformative power of faith and perseverance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature Category: History - American 96789 2025-08-04T09:20:39.449444 text/html 96610 2025-01-12T17:21:24.356149 text/html 111622 2025-08-04T09:20:45.510418 application/epub+zip 111041 2025-08-04T09:20:42.251418 application/epub+zip 102899 2025-08-04T09:20:41.100427 application/epub+zip 241964 2025-08-04T09:20:47.602411 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219416 2025-08-04T09:20:44.749427 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212956 2022-09-05T04:38:20.228244 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 72916 2025-08-04T09:20:39.195439 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 68217 2021-01-02T06:40:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17583 2025-08-04T09:20:47.739380 application/rdf+xml 14160 2025-08-04T09:20:41.607422 image/jpeg 3576 2025-08-04T09:20:41.347418 image/jpeg 29644 2021-01-02T06:40:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 109652 2025-08-04T09:20:39.459433 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