“I hear the tread of pioneers Of nations yet to be, The first low wash of waves where soon Shall roll a human sea.”
Quote by John Greenleaf Whittier
Work
Poems of John Greenleaf Whittier
This book compiles a selection of poems written by John Greenleaf Whittier, an influential 19th-century American poet known for his works on social justice and nature. more
Author
John Greenleaf Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittier was an American poet known for his sympathy towards the working class and his advocacy for social justice. His poetry extensively covered social, political, and moral issues, profoundly influencing American literature in the 19th century. more
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