The Farewell by John Greenleaf Whittier

  • The Farewell by John Greenleaf Whittier

John Greenleaf Whittier (December 17, 1807 – September 7, 1892) was an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Frequently listed as one of the Fireside Poets, Whittier was influenced by the Scottish poet Robert Burns.

From Ruth Anna:
The story of this poem breaks my heart.

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