Antislavery Poems: Songs Of Labor And Reform (1892)

by John Greenleaf Whittier

Book Overview

Antislavery Poems: Songs Of Labor And Reform is a collection of poems written by John Greenleaf Whittier and published in 1892. The book contains a number of poems that express Whittier's opposition to slavery and his support for the abolitionist movement. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including ballads, hymns, and sonnets, and address a range of topics related to slavery, including the cruelty of slave owners, the suffering of enslaved people, and the moral imperative to end slavery. In addition to his antislavery poetry, Whittier also includes poems that address other social and political issues of his time, such as the rights of women and the struggles of working-class people. Overall, Antislavery Poems: Songs Of Labor And Reform is a powerful and moving collection of poetry that captures the spirit of the abolitionist movement and the fight for social justice in the 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165277085
• ISBN13: 9781165277087
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"