Forgiveness (Whittier)

Forgiveness (Whittier)

by John Greenleaf Whittier

In the haunting poem "Forgiveness," John Greenleaf Whittier explores the profound themes of forgiveness, mortality, and the human condition amidst the somber setting of a graveyard. Through a single, intricate sentence that weaves together a tapestry of emotions and reflections, the poem delves into the complexities of forgiving and being forgiven, the inevitability of death, and the search for meaning in the face of our fleeting existence.

Authors

 John Greenleaf Whittier image

John Greenleaf Whittier 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...

Books by John Greenleaf Whittier

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Bible (YLT) 05: Deuteronomy Cover image

Bible (YLT) 05: Deuteronomy by Young's Literal Translation

Young's Literal Translation of the Bible is a popular translation of the Bible into English. It was published in 1862 by Robert Young, who also compil...

War and Peace Vol. 3 (Dole Translation) Cover image

War and Peace Vol. 3 (Dole Translation) by Leo Tolstoy

Volume 3 of Leo Tolstoy's *War and Peace* continues to follow the lives of several Russian families during the tumultuous period of Napoleon's invasio...

Yang Chu's Garden of Pleasure Cover image

Yang Chu's Garden of Pleasure by Liezi

At the Court of Liang at the period of Yang Chu, about 300 B.C., the philosophers were treated as guests of the reigning king, who reserved for them l...

L'Art de Lire Cover image

L'Art de Lire by Emile Faguet

L'Art de Lire by Émile Faguet is a profound exploration of the art and craft of reading. It delves into the nuances of approaching diverse literary wo...

Lives of Eminent Philosophers, Volume 2 Cover image

Lives of Eminent Philosophers, Volume 2 by Diogenes Laertius

Diogenes Laertius' Lives of Eminent Philosophers provides a wealth of information about the lives and teachings of ancient Greek thinkers. Despite the...

Gedichtsammlung 1 Cover image

Gedichtsammlung 1 by Friederike Kempner

Gedichtsammlung 1 by Friederike Kempner is a collection of almost 400 mostly very short poems. The poems are characterized by their lyrical style, the...

Poets Cover image

Poets by Abram Joseph Ryan

Abram Joseph Ryan's 'Poets' is a collection of poems that explores themes of faith, patriotism, and the human condition. Written by a Catholic priest...

Rubble and Roseleaves, and Things of That Kind Cover image

Rubble and Roseleaves, and Things of That Kind by Frank W. Boreham

Rubble and Roseleaves, and Things of That Kind is a collection of essays by Frank W. Boreham. In these essays, Boreham explores a wide range of topics...

Creators:  A Comedy Cover image

Creators: A Comedy by May Sinclair

May Sinclair's 'Creators' delves into the complexities of artistic genius and the societal constraints faced, particularly by women. The story center...

Knots Untied Cover image

Knots Untied by J. C. Ryle

This book, written by an evangelical churchman, addresses disputed theological points of the Anglican Church in the 19th century. It systematically ex...

Reviews for Forgiveness (Whittier)

No reviews posted or approved, yet...