Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 176 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) The Tent on the Beach, and other poems Part 4 from Volume IV of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Tent on the Beach, and other poems by John Greenleaf Whittier" is a collection of poems written during the mid-19th century, a period known for its Romantic literary movement. The book encapsulates a variety of themes, including nature, folklore, human emotion, and social commentary, reflecting the poet's deep connections to his New England roots and the natural landscape. Whittier's work often embodies his Quaker beliefs, promoting ideals of compassion, social justice, and respect for nature. In this collection, Whittier takes readers through a series of evocative verses ranging from the tranquil imagery of seaside landscapes in "The Tent on the Beach" to the hauntingly tragic tale of lost souls in "The Wreck of Rivermouth." The poems explore diverse topics, including mythology, personal reflections, and social issues, such as the fate of marginalized individuals and the trials of nature. Each piece showcases Whittier's ability to weave vivid imagery with moral undertones, inviting readers to contemplate their place in the world and the powerful forces of nature and society that shape human experience. Throughout the collection, the themes of love, loss, and the transcendent beauty of the natural world resonate, offering a rich tapestry of poetic expression that continues to engage readers with its depth and clarity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 107492 2025-06-04T10:02:47.279840 text/html 107313 2025-01-12T17:22:41.287810 text/html 110192 2025-06-04T10:02:54.463816 application/epub+zip 109765 2025-06-04T10:02:50.866804 application/epub+zip 94332 2025-06-04T10:02:49.122861 application/epub+zip 236806 2025-06-04T10:02:56.639774 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 223340 2025-06-04T10:02:53.668839 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212523 2022-09-05T04:39:55.258032 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 83408 2025-06-04T10:02:46.994816 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 78622 2021-01-02T06:41:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 33992 2021-01-02T06:41:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17415 2025-06-04T10:02:56.784792 application/rdf+xml 13936 2025-06-04T10:02:50.126813 image/jpeg 3385 2025-06-04T10:02:49.829823 image/jpeg 108501 2025-06-04T10:02:47.290832 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