Snow Bound, and other poems: Part 4 From Volume II of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
Snow Bound, and other poems: Part 4 From Volume II of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Snow Bound, and other poems: Part 4 From Volume II of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Whittier, John Greenleaf (1807–1892).
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"Snow-Bound, and other poems" by John Greenleaf Whittier is a collection published in 1866. The title poem depicts a New England family snowbound in their home for three days during a fierce winter storm. Gathered around the hearth, family members share stories of their lives—tales of nature, Native Americans, rural childhood, and cultural knowledge. Written after the Civil War, the poem presents an idealized vision of domestic peace and rural life, becoming one of the most beloved works of its era.
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- Title: Snow Bound, and other poems: Part 4 From Volume II of The Works of John Greenleaf Whittier
- Author credits: Whittier, John Greenleaf (1807–1892)
- Catalogue language: English
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- American poetry -- 19th century
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Poetry
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