"The Complete Works of James Whitcomb Riley — Volume 10" by James Whitcomb Riley is a compilation of stories and verses from the late 1800s, presenting slices of life and exploring different personalities through stories and poetry. The book begins by shining a light on Mr. Clark, a strange accountant whose unusual behavior makes him famous in his community. He doesn't realize people find him bizarre and is oblivious to the attention. The narrator shares stories of their interactions with him, showing a man struggling with family issues and inner problems, creating a touching portrait of a person dealing with life's challenges while setting a tone of thought-provoking reflection for the subsequent tales.
The Complete Works of James Whitcomb Riley — Volume 10
By James Whitcomb Riley
Enter a world where an oblivious yet peculiar accountant navigates life, unaware of his notoriety, revealing there's more beneath the surface and setting the stage for many stories to follow.
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1996-10-01
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About the AuthorJames Whitcomb Riley was an American writer, poet, and best-selling author. During his lifetime he was known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "Children's Poet" for his dialect works and his children's poetry. His poems tend to be humorous or sentimental. Of the approximately 1,000 poems Riley wrote, the majority are in dialect. His famous works include "Little Orphant Annie" and "The Raggedy Man".
James Whitcomb Riley was an American writer, poet, and best-selling author. During his lifetime he was known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "Children's Poet" for his dialect works and his children's poetry. His poems tend to be humorous or sentimental. Of the approximately 1,000 poems Riley wrote, the majority are in dialect. His famous works include "Little Orphant Annie" and "The Raggedy Man".
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