The Farmer's Boy (1858)
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ISBN10: 1104490471
ISBN13: 9781104490478
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104490478
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Farmer's Boy is a narrative poem written by Robert Bloomfield and published in 1800. The poem tells the story of a young boy named Giles, who works on a farm in rural England. Through Giles' eyes, the reader experiences the daily tasks and hardships of farm life, including plowing fields, milking cows, and tending to animals. Despite the challenges, Giles finds joy in his work and takes pride in his role as a farmer's boy.The poem is divided into six parts, each focusing on a different season of the year. In each section, Bloomfield describes the natural beauty of the countryside and the changing landscape. He also includes vivid descriptions of the animals and birds that inhabit the farm, as well as the various crops that are grown.The Farmer's Boy is a celebration of rural life and a tribute to the hardworking farmers who make it possible. Bloomfield's use of vivid imagery and his attention to detail bring the world of the farm to life, and his portrayal of Giles as a humble and dedicated worker is both inspiring and heartwarming. The poem is a classic of English literature and remains a beloved work to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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