Snow-Bound

John Greenleaf Whittier's "Snow-Bound: A Winter Idyll" offers a captivating glimpse into 19th-century American family life. This enduring narrative poem paints a vivid picture of rural existence, centered around a family nestled against the backdrop of a relentless winter storm. Through evocative verse, Whittier crafts a timeless idyll, exploring themes of home, hearth, and the bonds that sustain us. This edition presents a meticulously prepared republication of Whittier's classic work, inviting readers to experience the beauty and simplicity of a bygone era. "Snow-Bound" remains a powerful testament to the strength of community and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of nature's formidable forces. A cornerstone of American poetry, it resonates with those seeking solace and reflection in the beauty of carefully observed details and heartfelt emotion.

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