Snow-Bound: A Winter Idyll
1866

Snow-Bound: A Winter Idyll is a narrative poem by American poet John Greenleaf Whittier, first published in 1866. The poem recounts the experiences of a family snowed in at their farmhouse during a winter storm, highlighting themes of nature, familial warmth, and the passage of time. Whittier's evocative imagery captures the beauty and challenges of winter life, reflecting on love, loss, and cherished memories of those who have passed. This work is notable for its depiction of idealistic domesticity in the aftermath of the American Civil War.
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