Frost Spirit
'Frost Spirit' Summary
The poem begins with a description of the winter landscape, which is cold and desolate. The speaker watches as the frost spirit arrives, and describes the way that it transforms the landscape. The frost spirit brings with it a sense of peace and renewal, and the speaker is filled with a sense of wonder and awe. The poem ends with the speaker reflecting on the power of the frost spirit, and the way that it can bring about change and renewal.Book Details
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John Greenleaf Whittier
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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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