John Greenleaf Whittier: English Men Of Letters (1902)

By Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Book Overview

John Greenleaf Whittier: English Men Of Letters (1902) is a biography written by Thomas Wentworth Higginson. The book explores the life and works of American poet and abolitionist, John Greenleaf Whittier. Higginson provides a detailed account of Whittier's upbringing in rural Massachusetts, his involvement in the anti-slavery movement, and his literary career. The book also delves into Whittier's relationships with other notable figures of his time, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Higginson's biography offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of America's most important poets and social activists.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: 1164634836
• ISBN13: 9781164634836
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"