Book excerpt: Regarded as one of the Fireside Poets, John Greenleaf Whittier was influenced by the poetry of Robert Burns and his early works reveal a Romantic strain. In later years, Whittier became an eloquent advocate of justice, tolerance, and liberal humanitarianism. The lofty spiritual and moral values he proclaimed earned him the title of “America’s finest religious poet” and many of his poems are still sung as church hymns. Whittier dedicated twenty years of his life to the abolitionist cause and he is chiefly remembered today for his powerful and stirring anti-slavery writings. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature’s finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents Whittier’s complete works, with rare poems, related illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Whittier’s life and works * Concise introduction to Whittier’s life and poetry * The complete poetry, based on the Houghton Mifflin and Co. 1892 edition * Excellent formatting of the poems * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Rare uncollected poems, often missed out of collections * Includes Whittier’s prose * Features a bonus biography — discover Whittier’s intriguing life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to see our wide range of poet titles CONTENTS: The Life and Poetry of John Greenleaf Whittier Brief Introduction: John Greenleaf Whittier by Edmund Clarence Stedman Complete Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier The Poems List of Poems in Chronological Order List of Poems in Alphabetical Order The Prose Margaret Smith’s Journal Tales and Sketches Old Portraits and Modern Sketches Personal Sketches and Tributes Historical Papers The Conflict with Slavery Politics and Reform The Inner Life Criticism The Biography John Greenleaf Whittier: His Life, Genius, and Writings by William Sloane Kennedy Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of poetry titles or buy the entire Delphi Poets Series as a Super Set