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_aWhittier, John Greenleaf, _d1807-1892 |
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_aAnti-Slavery Poems and Songs of Labor and Reform, Complete : _bVolume III of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aIncludes eBooks 9575-9579. | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-12-01 | ||
| 508 | _aDavid Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Anti-Slavery Poems and Songs of Labor and Reform, Complete" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of powerful and evocative poems written during the early 19th century, primarily in the context of the abolitionist movement. This work explores the moral and ethical implications of slavery, calling for reform and labor rights while also paying tribute to prominent figures such as abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison and the Haitian revolutionary Toussaint L'Ouverture. The collection is characterized by passionate language and stirring imagery intended to provoke thought and inspire action against oppression. The opening of this collection introduces a variety of poems that reflect on the injustices of slavery and the suffering endured by enslaved individuals. The first poem, dedicated to William Lloyd Garrison, praises his courage in advocating for the oppressed despite facing societal scorn. Following this, the poem about Toussaint L'Ouverture recounts his significant role in the fight for freedom in Haiti, evoking a mix of admiration and lament for the struggles of enslaved people. The pieces highlight not only the cruelties of the slave system but also the enduring spirit of resistance and the hope for divine justice, establishing a poignant tone that resonates through Whittier's reflective and impassioned verses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSlavery -- United States -- Poetry | ||
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