Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 73 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Personal Poems II Part 2 from Volume IV of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier This eBook was produced by David Widger "Personal Poems II" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of poetry written during the mid-to-late 19th century, specifically reflecting the sentiments of the abolitionist movement and social justice issues of that era. The poems celebrate themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the everlasting quest for freedom, dedicating verses to notable figures in history such as Charles Sumner, Robert Rantoul, and John Brown, while also expressing love for nature and humanity. The content of the book is diverse, covering personal reflections, memorials, and tributes that highlight the lives and contributions of various individuals who championed freedom and justice. For instance, poems honor figures like William Forster and Garibaldi, while others reflect personal grief or admiration, such as in the remembrances of the poet's friends and contemporaries. Whittier’s work ultimately serves to connect historical moments with personal narratives, weaving a rich tapestry of moral convictions and artistic expression that resonates with readers today. His writing embodies the spirit of an era advocating for equality and compassion, making "Personal Poems II" a poignant reflection on the struggles and triumphs within Whittier’s life and the greater context of American society during his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 127596 2025-07-04T09:09:12.955209 text/html 127417 2025-01-12T17:22:22.443872 text/html 115196 2025-07-04T09:09:18.389213 application/epub+zip 114934 2025-07-04T09:09:14.801219 application/epub+zip 114933 2025-07-04T09:09:13.627230 application/epub+zip 247795 2025-07-04T09:09:20.473192 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232184 2025-07-04T09:09:17.585229 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 221852 2022-09-05T04:39:34.682343 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 96553 2025-07-04T09:09:12.691246 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 91836 2021-01-02T06:40:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17607 2025-07-04T09:09:20.597184 application/rdf+xml 14651 2025-07-04T09:09:14.105213 image/jpeg 3779 2025-07-04T09:09:13.863224 image/jpeg 39652 2021-01-02T06:40:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 113296 2025-07-04T09:09:12.967223 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