| Author |
Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916 |
| Illustrator |
Vawter, Will, 1871-1941 |
| Title |
Riley Songs of Home
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Scott G. Sims and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Riley Songs of Home" by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of nostalgia, love, and the comforts of home, reflecting on the simplicity and beauty of rural life. Through a series of lyrical poems, Riley captures the essence of childhood memories and heartfelt emotions connected to one's roots. The poems in this collection depict a variety of scenes and sentiments centered around the idea of home and the past. The verses evoke feelings of longing for simpler times, with imagery of nature, family, and fond recollections of youth. Riley's work often touches on personal relationships, especially the bonds formed in childhood, and the inherent joys and sorrows of life. Through his expressive language and melodic rhythm, he creates a tapestry of emotions that resonate with anyone who has experienced the bittersweet nature of memory and the enduring power of love and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16265 |
| Release Date |
Jul 12, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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