The Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier Hardcover by William Michael Whittier, John Greenleaf & Rossetti (Author)

The Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of poems by the American poet John Greenleaf Whittier. John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–1892) was an American Quaker poet and a passionate advocate for the abolition of slavery in the United States. He is often included among the fireside poets, a group of 19th-century American poets known for their accessible and popular verse, often read aloud at the hearth. Whittier’s work reflects his commitment to humanitarianism, compassion, and social responsibility.