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100 1 _aWhittier, John Greenleaf,
_d1807-1892
245 1 0 _aAt Sundown, and other poems :
_bPart 5 from Volume IV of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-12-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _a"At Sundown, and other poems by John Greenleaf Whittier" is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century. The book showcases Whittier's reflections on nature, human experience, and significant historical themes, often infused with a sense of spirituality and reverence for life. Through a selection of poems, Whittier explores poignant topics such as love, loss, faith, and remembrance, revealing the deep connections between individuals and their surroundings. This collection presents a diverse array of poems that encompass personal meditations, social commentary, and celebrated historical figures. In "The Vow of Washington," Whittier honors George Washington's leadership and vision for unity, while "The Captain's Well" tells the touching story of a shipwrecked sailor's promise to build a well for weary travelers. Additionally, Whittier pays tribute to contemporaries like Oliver Wendell Holmes and James Russell Lowell, reflecting on their impacts on literature and society. Ultimately, the poems encompass a timeless sense of longing and celebration for life's transience and beauty, inviting readers to contemplate their own experiences and beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican poetry -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9585
999 _c51278
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