Sites pertaining to John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892), American poet, essayist, and editor. Although Whittier is best known for his poetry, he also took an interest in folklore, and was popular as a hymnwriter. Works (13) 1. An Outline of American Literature: John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) - Brief profile of the nineteenth-century American poet. 2. Columbia Encyclopedia: Whittier, John Greenleaf - Biographical article on the reform-minded American poet. 3. Heath Anthology of American Literature: John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) - Biography of the abolitionist and poet. 4. Heath Online Instructors' Guide: John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892) - Suggested classroom strategies for teaching about Whittier. 5. John Greanleaf Whittier - Short biography for schoolchildren mentions many of this American writer's books, and includes samples of the different kinds of writing he did. 6. John Greenleaf Whittier: A Brief Biography - From the Haverhill Public Library. Also a partial list of Whittier-related materials in this Massachusetts library's special collections. 7. Lane Memorial Library: John Greenleaf Whittier - Poems by Whittier about Hampton, New Hampshire. Articles and links about the poet's New Hampshire connections. Images pertaining to Whittier. 8. The Cyber Hymnal: Whittier, John Greenleaf - Portrait, brief biography. Hymn texts written by the "Quaker poet." 9. Whittier's Anti-Slavery Ode to New Hampshire - About Whittier's 1846 poem "New Hampshire" and what inspired it. Includes the text of the poem. Also a look at the poet's ties to the state. Link to a second article on the historical background of the poem. 10. Whittier, Poet Laureate of Reform - Highlights his ardent abolitionism. Includes selected poetry, an autobiographical letter, and the poet's account of an abolitionist convention. 11. About John Greenleaf Whittier - Brief profile of the abolitionist and poet. Includes five of his Civil War poems. 12. Academy of American Poets: John Greenleaf Whittier - Brief biography and selected bibliography. 13. John Greenleaf Whittier - A Quaker poet; with a selection of poems, and a biography.

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