"Riley Farm-Rhymes" by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of poems that paints a vivid picture of late 19th-century rural life in America. The collection explores the simple beauty of nature and the joys of farming through heartwarming poems. The poems capture the essence of childhood, the changing seasons, and the stunning countryside by focusing on the emotions and memories that are often associated with living on a farm. Through nostalgic rhymes and colorful descriptions, the author reflects on family connections and the pleasures found in nature. The verses are written in an engaging dialect, which makes them relatable for people who appreciate the beauty of rural life.
Riley Farm-Rhymes
By James Whitcomb Riley
Step back in time and wander through a heartwarming collection of poems, where childhood memories and the beauty of nature intertwine to bring the simple joys of rural farm life to vivid color with expressive rhymes.
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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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