Snow Bound, and other poems
- First published
- 1866
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"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.
- American poetry
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #9571. Snow Bound, and other poems on Wikipedia.
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