Project Gutenberg 2006-12-30 Public domain in the USA. 107 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Fenn, Harry 1845 1911 Snow-Bound A Winter Idyll Produced by Louise Hope, David Newman, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Snow-Bound" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a narrative poem written in the mid to late 19th century. This piece belongs to the genre of poetry and reflects the themes of nature and familial warmth during a harsh winter storm. Whittier, a prominent figure in American literature, captures the essence of a snow-covered landscape and the intimate setting of a family home, illustrating the beauty and challenges of winter life. The poem unfolds the experience of a family snowed in at their farmhouse, recounting the preparations and activities that accompany the storm. As the snow engulfs their surroundings, the household engages in various domestic chores, embraces storytelling, and recalls shared memories. The poem captures profound themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, ultimately reflecting on the memories of loved ones who have passed while celebrating the bond among those who remain. Whittier’s evocative imagery and poignant language create a nostalgic atmosphere, making "Snow-Bound" not just a depiction of winter but a meditation on family and remembrance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Country life -- United States -- Poetry Winter -- Poetry PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 79628 79250 2024-09-09T04:28:38.396893 2023-09-09T07:19:19.542840 text/html text/html 75398 2006-12-30T13:07:14 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1069418 2006-12-30T13:07:16 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 1038125 2024-09-09T04:28:42.400881 application/epub+zip 1036348 2024-09-09T04:28:39.505923 application/epub+zip 92380 2024-09-09T04:28:38.878877 application/epub+zip 1395174 2024-09-09T04:28:44.629844 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 373890 2024-09-09T04:28:41.756897 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110989 2022-09-09T13:30:43.331976 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 52865 52755 2024-09-09T04:28:37.706881 2023-09-09T07:19:18.871860 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 52862 2006-12-30T13:07:14 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 21555 2006-12-30T13:07:16 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 52853 2006-12-30T13:07:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21533 2006-12-30T13:07:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20989 2024-09-09T04:28:44.781844 application/rdf+xml 15873 2024-09-09T04:28:38.958891 image/jpeg 2567 2024-09-09T04:28:38.917891 image/jpeg 1072595 2024-09-09T04:28:38.549917 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia