Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 85 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Mabel Martin, a Harvest Idyl; and other poems Part 4 From Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. This eBook was produced by David Widger "Mabel Martin, a Harvest Idyl; and other poems" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection of narrative and legendary poems written in the mid-19th century. The book captures the essence of rural New England life, delving into themes of love, loss, and the supernatural, while reflecting on personal and collective histories. Whittier, known for his deep commitment to social justice and environmentalism, often weaves these concerns into his poetry, making this collection not only a reflection on personal narratives but also a commentary on broader societal issues. At the heart of "Mabel Martin" lies the titular poem, which tells the poignant story of Mabel, the daughter of an accused witch, whose life is marred by the stigma of her mother's execution. The first part of the poem introduces her idyllic river valley home, which turns somber as Mabel grapples with the fallout of her mother's fate. Throughout the poem, she often feels alienated and scorned by her community, but ultimately finds solace and love in Esek Harden, who stands by her side. The subsequent poems in the collection explore themes of prophecy, the relationship between nature and humanity, and the passage of time, combining historical events with emotional insight that evokes both melancholy and hope. Through these narratives, Whittier preserves the culture and history of his time, creating a rich tapestry of life along the Merrimac River. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 115187 115114 2024-10-04T11:11:39.842039 2023-10-04T09:58:53.453251 text/html text/html 115180 115107 2024-10-04T11:11:40.104020 2023-10-04T09:58:53.615249 text/html text/html 127005 2024-10-04T11:11:47.354147 application/epub+zip 126936 2024-10-04T11:11:43.604010 application/epub+zip 104860 2024-10-04T11:11:42.334041 application/epub+zip 305656 2024-10-04T11:11:49.608983 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 286743 2024-10-04T11:11:46.491988 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 131380 2022-09-05T04:35:14.093256 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89343 89321 2024-10-04T11:11:39.503024 2023-10-04T09:58:53.258235 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 84522 2021-01-02T06:29:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 36278 2021-01-02T06:29:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19055 2024-10-04T11:11:49.732988 application/rdf+xml 19454 2024-10-04T11:11:42.876008 image/jpeg 4516 2024-10-04T11:11:42.603022 image/jpeg 126220 2024-10-04T11:11:40.114030 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