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The Youth Of James Whitcomb Riley: Fortune's Way With The Poet From Infancy To Manhood

The Youth Of James Whitcomb Riley: Fortune's Way With The Poet From Infancy To Manhood

Dickey, Marcus
Vawtee, Will

Paperback

19th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1163301221
ISBN13: 9781163301227
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 470
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Youth of James Whitcomb Riley: Fortune's Way with the Poet from Infancy to Manhood is a biography written by Marcus Dickey. The book explores the life of James Whitcomb Riley, a renowned American poet, from his childhood to his adulthood. The author takes the reader on a journey through Riley's early years, tracing his upbringing in Greenfield, Indiana, and his struggles with poverty and illness. The book also delves into Riley's education, his early career as a sign painter, and his eventual rise to fame as a poet. Throughout the book, Dickey provides insights into Riley's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners. The author also explores the cultural and historical context of Riley's life, offering a vivid portrait of life in 19th-century America. Overall, The Youth of James Whitcomb Riley is a compelling and comprehensive biography that sheds new light on the life and work of one of America's most beloved poets.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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