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John Greenleaf Whittier (December 17, 1807 – September 7, 1892) was an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Frequently listed as one of the fireside poets, he was influenced by the Scottish poet Robert Burns.
In the 30-year struggle to abolish slavery, John Greenleaf Whittier played an important role as a poet, as a politician, and as a moral force.
John Greenleaf Whittier, American poet and abolitionist who, later in his life, was a household name in England and the United States. He was an eloquent advocate of justice, tolerance, and liberal humanitarianism, and the values he proclaimed earned him the title of ‘America’s finest religious poet.’.
John Greenleaf Whittier was an American Quaker poet, essayist, and advocate for the abolition of slavery. He is considered one of the Fireside Poets, a group of 19th-century American poets known for their accessible and popular verse, often read aloud at the hearth.
An American poet and editor, John Greenleaf Whittier was born December 17, 1807, in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The son of two devout Quakers, he grew up on the family farm and had little formal schooling.
John Greenleaf Whittier was an extraordinary American who lived in tumultuous times, putting his life on the front lines in the battle for equality and freedom for all people.
Give fools their gold, and knaves their power; let fortune's bubbles rise and fall; who sows a field, or trains a flower, or plants a tree, is more than all. John Greenleaf Whittier. Flower, Fall, Power. John Greenleaf Whittier (2012).
Oct 25, 2003 · JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER, COMPLETE. THE STANDARD LIBRARY EDITION. By John Greenleaf Whittier. AN ON-LINE INDEX. PUBLISHERS' ADVERTISEMENT. The Standard Library Edition of Mr. Whittier's writings comprises his poetical and prose works as re-arranged and thoroughly revised by himself or with his cooperation. Mr.
In the 30-year struggle to abolish slavery, John Greenleaf Whittier played an important role as a poet, as a politician, and as a moral force. Although he was among the most ardent of the antebellum reformers, he was saved from the besetting sin of that...
Poet, journalist and abolitionist, John Greenleaf Whittier was known as one of the Fireside Poets, a group of popular American poets during the latter half of the 19th century.
