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.

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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...

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