Snow Bound, and other poems by John Greenleaf Whittier
"Snow-Bound, and other poems" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection published in 1866. The title poem depicts a New England family snowbound in their home for three days during a fierce winter storm. Gathered around the hearth, family members share stories of their lives—tales of nature, Native Americans, rural childhood, and cultural knowledge. Written after the Civil War, the poem presents an idealized vision of domestic peace and rural life, becoming
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| Author | Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Snow Bound, and other poems Part 4 From Volume II of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow-Bound |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9571 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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