Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 109 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Criticism Part 4 from The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier, Volume VII This eBook was produced by David Widger "Criticism" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of literary reviews written during the 19th century, reflecting the intellectual currents of that era. This book features critiques of notable works, such as Longfellow’s "Evangeline" and poems by Oliver Wendell Holmes, exploring themes of American identity, morality, and the role of literature in society. This collection offers readers insight into the views of a prominent poet and abolitionist, articulating a perspective that values both artistic merit and social responsibility. In this volume, Whittier assesses various literary works, focusing particularly on their thematic depth and how they engage with historical and moral issues. In his review of "Evangeline," he praises Longfellow for capturing the essence of the Acadian experience while critiquing the poet for not expressing enough indignation towards the injustices inflicted upon the Acadians. Meanwhile, in "Mirth and Medicine," he lauds Holmes for his humor and the uplifting qualities of his poetry, highlighting the balance between mirth and the gravities of existence. Throughout the collection, Whittier emphasizes the importance of literary contributions to moral discourse and encourages a reflection on the broader implications of literature within American culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Literature -- History and criticism PN PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 88083 2025-07-04T09:11:50.054995 text/html 87904 2025-01-12T17:25:19.469994 text/html 104023 2025-07-04T09:11:54.931946 application/epub+zip 103797 2025-07-04T09:11:52.603957 application/epub+zip 91509 2025-07-04T09:11:51.575965 application/epub+zip 205800 2025-07-04T09:11:56.590929 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 196955 2025-07-04T09:11:54.290965 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185887 2022-09-05T04:42:56.889993 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 75435 2025-07-04T09:11:49.825028 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 70822 2021-01-02T06:42:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17626 2025-07-04T09:11:56.714921 application/rdf+xml 13772 2025-07-04T09:11:52.067991 image/jpeg 3664 2025-07-04T09:11:51.825952 image/jpeg 30241 2021-01-02T06:42:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 102288 2025-07-04T09:11:50.063957 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