Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 266 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Personal Poems, Complete Volume IV of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier Includes eBooks 9581-9585. Produced by David Widger "Personal Poems, Complete" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of poetry written in the mid-19th century, showcasing the heartfelt expressions of a prominent voice in American literature. This compilation encompasses a variety of themes such as loss, remembrance, love, social justice, and the beauty of nature, often reflecting the author's Quaker beliefs and his passionate involvement in the abolitionist movement. The opening of the volume presents a rich tapestry of lyrical poems, beginning with "A Lament," where Whittier mourns the loss of a dear friend, capturing the profound sense of sorrow and the painful reverberations of grief that accompany loss. Subsequent poems pay tribute to notable figures of Whittier's time, such as Charles B. Storrs and S. Oliver Torrey, highlighting their contributions to human freedom and the anti-slavery cause. The tone throughout is both contemplative and elegiac, filled with an appreciation for the beauty of the human spirit and a call to remember and act upon the shared responsibilities of compassion and justice. This collection promises readers an intimate glimpse into the emotional landscape of Whittier's mind, underscored by his commitment to social reform and the timeless nature of love and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 409809 2025-08-04T09:22:07.459579 text/html 405728 2012-11-12T09:29:44 text/html 230410 2025-08-04T09:22:19.328431 application/epub+zip 240731 2025-08-04T09:22:10.563516 application/epub+zip 225256 2025-08-04T09:22:09.299512 application/epub+zip 446892 2025-08-04T09:22:23.637456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440580 2025-08-04T09:22:18.432496 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 424549 2022-09-05T04:40:19.738246 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 374853 2025-08-04T09:22:06.864538 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 374837 2009-07-09T17:22:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18367 2025-08-04T09:22:23.777417 application/rdf+xml 11189 2025-08-04T09:22:09.795495 image/jpeg 3036 2025-08-04T09:22:09.546488 image/jpeg 147025 2012-11-12T09:31:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 144125 2009-07-09T17:22:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 218296 2025-08-04T09:22:07.490538 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