Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 58 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) The Vaudois Teacher, and other poems Part 1 From Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. This eBook was produced by David Widger "The Vaudois Teacher, and other poems by John Greenleaf Whittier" is a collection of narrative and legendary poems written during the early to mid-19th century. John Greenleaf Whittier, an influential American poet and advocate for social reform, authored this compilation, which focuses on themes of religious freedom, morality, and historical events closely tied to the struggle for justice. The volume includes poems exploring stories of sacrifice, faith, and the impact of social issues on individual lives, reflecting Whittier's deep commitment to his Quaker beliefs and abolitionism. The collection features a variety of poems that reveal stories from multiple perspectives, often focusing on historical figures or events that exhibit moral courage and perseverance. For example, "The Vaudois Teacher" illustrates the experience of the Waldensians, a religious group known for their defiance against oppression through the dissemination of biblical teachings. Other poems, such as "The Female Martyr," pay tribute to selfless acts of bravery in the face of societal challenges, exploring the lives of individuals who faced persecution or hardship. Throughout the collection, Whittier's eloquent language and heartfelt reflections inspire readers to contemplate the enduring human spirit in overcoming adversity and championing freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 120368 120295 2024-10-04T11:11:10.720167 2023-10-04T09:58:34.390615 text/html text/html 120361 120288 2024-10-04T11:11:10.975182 2023-10-04T09:58:34.557604 text/html text/html 131555 2024-10-04T11:11:18.205151 application/epub+zip 131504 2024-10-04T11:11:14.478176 application/epub+zip 105986 2024-10-04T11:11:13.185320 application/epub+zip 275639 2024-10-04T11:11:20.564126 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 254922 2024-10-04T11:11:17.323165 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 125140 2022-09-05T04:34:44.426020 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 94331 94309 2024-10-04T11:11:10.308309 2023-10-04T09:58:34.101586 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 89554 2021-01-02T06:29:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 38831 2021-01-02T06:29:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18961 2024-10-04T11:11:20.739120 application/rdf+xml 16010 2024-10-04T11:11:13.725333 image/jpeg 3761 2024-10-04T11:11:13.456175 image/jpeg 132349 2024-10-04T11:11:10.987160 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