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Neghborly Poems and Dialect Sketches
Hardcover
Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781023219570
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Rediscover the heartwarming charm of 19th-century American life with James Whitcomb Riley's Neghborly Poems and Dialect Sketches. This collection offers a delightful glimpse into rural Indiana through the voices and experiences of everyday people. Riley's masterful use of dialect brings a unique authenticity and humor to his poetry, capturing the essence of domestic life and community bonds.
A celebrated figure in American literature, Riley's work showcases a deep appreciation for the simple joys and challenges of his time. These poems and sketches provide a window into a bygone era, offering a rich tapestry of observations on human nature. Explore themes of family, friendship, and the beauty found in the ordinary moments of life. A timeless classic of American dialect literature, this edition preserves the original spirit and character of Riley's beloved work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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