John Greenleaf Whittier, poet
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John Greenleaf Whittier

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About John Greenleaf Whittier

1807 - 1892/AmericanJohn Greenleaf Whittier was an influential American Quaker poet and ardent advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. He is usually listed as one of the Fireside Poets.

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So fallen! so lost! the light withdrawnWhich once he wore!
— John Greenleaf Whittier
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How strange to greet, this frosty morn,In graceful counterfeit of flower,
— John Greenleaf Whittier
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Poetry & Stories

  1. Flowers in Winter

    How strange to greet, this frosty morn,In graceful counterfeit of flower,

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  2. Ichabod

    So fallen! so lost! the light withdrawnWhich once he wore!

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