John Greenleaf Whittier: American Men Of Letters

By George Rice Carpenter

Book Overview

""John Greenleaf Whittier: American Men of Letters"" is a biography written by George Rice Carpenter about the life and work of the American poet and abolitionist, John Greenleaf Whittier. The book explores Whittier's early life in rural Massachusetts, his involvement in the abolitionist movement, and his literary career. Carpenter delves into Whittier's poetry, including his famous works such as ""Snow-Bound"" and ""Barbara Frietchie"", and examines the themes of nature, spirituality, and social justice that are prevalent throughout his writing. The biography also explores Whittier's relationships with other notable figures of his time, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Overall, ""John Greenleaf Whittier: American Men of Letters"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of America's most beloved poets.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: 1163785687
• ISBN13: 9781163785683
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"