Riley Songs of Summer
by James Whitcomb Riley
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Songs of Summer is a collection of poems written by American poet James Whitcomb Riley. The book contains a total of 42 poems, all of which are inspired by the summer season. The poems in this collection are written in a simple and lyrical style, and they capture the essence of summer in a way that is both nostalgic and timeless.The themes explored in Songs of Summer are varied, ranging from the beauty of nature to the joys of childhood. Many of the poems celebrate the simple pleasures of show more summer, such as picnics, swimming, and lazy afternoons spent in the shade. Others explore more complex themes, such as the passing of time and the fleeting nature of youth.Throughout the book, Riley's love of nature is evident. He writes about the beauty of flowers, the songs of birds, and the warmth of the sun. His descriptions are vivid and evocative, transporting the reader to a world of lazy summer days and endless blue skies.Despite being written over a century ago, the poems in Songs of Summer remain relevant and relatable today. They capture the universal experience of summer, and the emotions that it evokes in all of us. Whether you're a lover of poetry or simply looking for a book to transport you to a simpler time, Songs of Summer is a must-read.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. show lessTags
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Poet, lecturer, and journalist, Riley gained popularity with his series of poems in the Hoosier dialect written under the pseudonym "Benjamin F. Johnson, of Boone." These originally appeared in the Indianapolis Journal, where he worked from 1877 to 1885; in 1883 they were published as The Old Swimmin'-Hole and 'Leven More Poems. His most popular show more poems are "When the Frost is on the Punkin"' and "The Old Man and Jim." Riley went on numerous lecture tours, entertaining as an actor and humorist. Although best known for his dialect poetry---"comforting, familiar platitudes, restated in verse" (Richard Crowder)---Riley also wrote humorous sketches and other poems. He produced more than 90 volumes of popular poetry, some of which are available in reprinted editions. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Riley Songs of Summer
- Original publication date
- 1908
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- English
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- ISBNs
- 5
- ASINs
- 10
