Project Gutenberg 2005-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 97 Whittier, John Greenleaf 1807 1892 Whittier, John G. (John Greenleaf) Whittier, J. G. (John Greenleaf) Bay of Seven Islands, and other poems Part 7 From Volume I of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. This eBook was produced by David Widger "Bay of Seven Islands, and other poems by John Greenleaf Whittier" is a collection of narrative and legendary poems written during the late 19th century. The book reflects Whittier's commitment to themes of love, nature, morality, and the struggles of marginalized individuals, particularly in the context of American history. Through his poetry, Whittier explores personal and collective experiences, often drawing inspiration from folklore and historical events in New England. The collection comprises various poems, each with its own unique tale or moral lesson. "The Bay of Seven Islands," the titular poem, tells a story of love between a sailor and a local maiden, entwined with elements of sacrifice and longing. Other poems, such as "The Wishing Bridge" and "How the Women Went from Dover," address themes of wish fulfillment and the harsh realities faced by women in historical contexts, showcasing Whittier's deep empathy for those suffering under societal constraints. Ultimately, the poems serve to capture the emotional landscapes of their characters while reflecting on broader societal issues, making the collection a poignant exploration of love, loss, and moral integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 77416 77343 2025-01-12T17:19:07.792823 2023-10-04T09:59:13.048417 text/html text/html 77409 77336 2025-01-12T17:19:08.019813 2023-10-04T09:59:13.196442 text/html text/html 116723 2025-01-12T17:19:14.646789 application/epub+zip 115334 2025-01-12T17:19:11.711810 application/epub+zip 86123 2025-01-12T17:19:10.150810 application/epub+zip 247766 2025-01-12T17:19:16.531798 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232563 2025-01-12T17:19:13.873831 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 101593 2022-09-05T04:35:45.484010 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 59014 58992 2025-01-12T17:19:07.538830 2023-10-04T09:59:12.883425 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 54259 2021-01-02T06:29:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24141 2021-01-02T06:29:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18905 2025-01-12T17:19:16.652800 application/rdf+xml 16270 2025-01-12T17:19:10.980819 image/jpeg 3825 2025-01-12T17:19:10.713844 image/jpeg 119316 2025-01-12T17:19:08.026845 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