John Greenleaf Whittier Anti Slavery Poems
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 whittier is remembered particularly for his anti slavery writings as well as his book snow bound.
John greenleaf whittier anti slavery poems. Although he was among the most ardent of the antebellum reformers he was saved from the besetting sin of that class a narrowing and self consuming zeal by his equal insistence on tolerance a quality he had come to cherish all the more through his. Most beautiful slavery poems ever written. 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.
Anti slavery poems to william lloyd garrison. Songs of labor and reform. Champion of those who groan beneath oppression s iron hand.
In view of penury hate and death i see thee fearless stand. Abolition of slavery in the district of columbia 1862 poem by john greenleaf whittier slavery poems from famous poets and best slavery poems to feel good. Read all poems for slavery.
Whittier john greanleaf 1807 1892. Still bearing up thy lofty brow in the steadfast strength of truth in manhood sealing well the vow and promise of thy youth. Songs of labor and reform by john greenleaf whittier electronic text publication info.
John greenleaf whittier 1807 1892 the poetical works in four volumes. Other restrictions on distribution may apply. Where applicable subject to copyright.
University of michigan humanities text initiative 1997. John greenleaf whittier did not enslave people and indeed was a leading anti slavery activist in his time in addition to being a renowned poet celia caust ellenbogen archivist at the friends historical library of swarthmore college wrote in response to an email query by this newspaper. On september 7 1892 the kansas city star announced the death of john greenleaf whittier by proclaiming freedom s poet at rest although he did enjoy widespread fame as a poet during his own lifetime it is whittier s work as an abolitionist that earns him the most scholarly attention in the modern era.
