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John Greenleaf Whittier: A Sketch of His Life, With Selected Poems
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Biographies GeneralLiterary CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781023503150
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Delve into the life and works of John Greenleaf Whittier, the celebrated 19th-century American poet, with this insightful biography. John Greenleaf Whittier: A sketch of his life, penned by Bliss Perry, offers a compelling portrait of the man behind the verse. This meticulously reproduced edition explores Whittier's journey as a literary figure and provides valuable literary criticism of his impactful poetry.
Discover the influences that shaped Whittier's unique voice, exploring his deep connection to Quakerism and his profound impact on American literature. This volume examines his contributions to poetry and provides a deeper understanding of his place in literary history. A vital resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in American literary history or the life of this influential Quaker poet, this book provides a comprehensive overview of Whittier's life and lasting legacy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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