Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 286 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Songs of Labor and Reform Part 5 From Volume III of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier This eBook was produced by David Widger "Songs of Labor and Reform" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of anti-slavery poems written during the mid-19th century. The work captures the essence of social reform and the struggle for justice, particularly emphasizing the fight against slavery and the dignity of labor. Whittier's verses reflect a strong moral conviction and a deep commitment to the causes of freedom, equality, and human rights, echoing the abolitionist sentiments of his time. The opening portion of the collection introduces us to themes of purity, righteousness, and the moral fortitude rooted in Quaker teachings. In the poem "The Quaker of the Olden Time," Whittier sketches the image of a man untouched by the corruption of society, guided instead by a profound sense of right and wrong. This setting provides a foundation for the subsequent poems that tackle various social issues, including democracy, the horrors of capital punishment, and the resilience of different laboring classes. Through this blend of reflections on historical figures and participatory calls for reform, Whittier articulates a vision of hope that advocates for justice and moral progress in a divided society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 164526 2025-08-04T09:20:48.254384 text/html 164347 2025-01-12T17:21:34.181153 text/html 137219 2025-08-04T09:20:55.549339 application/epub+zip 137753 2025-08-04T09:20:51.138378 application/epub+zip 120620 2025-08-04T09:20:49.934365 application/epub+zip 274667 2025-08-04T09:20:58.403434 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238576 2025-08-04T09:20:54.646357 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217750 2022-09-05T04:38:30.920366 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 129163 2025-08-04T09:20:47.837395 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 124466 2021-01-02T06:40:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17173 2025-08-04T09:20:58.567331 application/rdf+xml 11973 2025-08-04T09:20:50.424378 image/jpeg 3203 2025-08-04T09:20:50.180375 image/jpeg 53262 2021-01-02T06:40:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 134209 2025-08-04T09:20:48.268384 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