Wishing Bridge

Wishing Bridge

by John Greenleaf Whittier

This collection of poems by John Greenleaf Whittier, a prominent American Quaker poet of the 19th century, explores themes of nature, rural life, childhood, loss, and memory. Influenced by the works of Scottish poet Robert Burns, Whittier's poetry often expresses a deep connection to the natural world and a compassionate understanding of the human condition.

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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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