“Oh, talk as we may of beauty as a thing to be chiselled from marble or wrought out on canvas, speculate as we may upon its colors and outlines, what is it but an intellectual abstraction, after all? The heart feels a beauty of another kind; looking through the outward environment, it discovers a deeper and more real love-liness.”
Quote by John Greenleaf Whittier
Work
Literary recreations and miscellanies
This book is a compilation of various literary works, including short stories, essays, and poems, showcasing the author's versatility and exploration of different literary forms and subjects. 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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