The Complete Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier - Couverture rigide

Whittier, John Greenleaf

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1161401202 ISBN 13 : 9781161401202

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Complete Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of poems written by the American poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier. The book includes all of Whittier's poems, from his earliest works to his later, more mature pieces. The poems cover a wide range of topics, including love, nature, politics, and social justice. Many of the poems are inspired by Whittier's Quaker faith and his commitment to the abolition of slavery. The book is a comprehensive representation of Whittier's poetic career and is considered an important contribution to American literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American poetry or the abolitionist movement.1884. In this volume, for the first time, is a complete collection of Whittier's poetical writings. There are pieces in this collection which the author would �������willingly let die.������� It is now to late to disown them, and Whittier must submit to the inevitable penalty of poetical as well as other sins. There are others, intimately connected with the author's life and times, which owe their tenacity of vitality to the circumstances under which they were written, and the events by which they were suggested. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1161401202
• ISBN 13: 9781161401202
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 328
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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