Project Gutenberg 2004-10-31 Public domain in the USA. 58 Riley, James Whitcomb 1849 1916 Johnson, Benj. F. of Boone Johnson, B. F. Pipes O'Pan at Zekesbury Etext produced by Curtis A. Weyant, Project Manager, Keith M. Eckrich, Post-Processor, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger "Pipes O' Pan at Zekesbury" by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of poems and sketches written during the late 19th century. The work highlights the idyllic charm of small-town life in Indiana, specifically the town of Zekesbury, weaving together character studies of local inhabitants and reflections on the simplicity and emotions of daily experiences. The collection features vivid imagery and a deep sense of nostalgia that resonates throughout the verses. The opening of "Pipes O' Pan at Zekesbury" paints a portrait of the titular town, characterized by its mundane yet colorful events and peculiar characters. The narrator recalls various incidents that illustrate the town's routine, from political orations to humorous mishaps at the local tavern. Key figures introduced include two remarkable locals tied to a phrenology lecture, which sets the stage for the unfolding shenanigans. Through an engaging blend of humor and poignant observation, Riley evokes a sense of community and an appreciation for the ordinary, drawing readers into Zekesbury's unique atmosphere. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Poetry Short stories PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 302585 302594 2024-09-06T09:26:40.479484 2023-10-06T11:00:11.319479 text/html text/html 310623 2020-12-18T13:48:45 text/html 173088 2024-09-06T09:26:47.696377 application/epub+zip 178342 2024-09-06T09:26:42.222411 application/epub+zip 178343 2024-09-06T09:26:41.201406 application/epub+zip 326852 2024-09-06T09:26:51.261352 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 315616 2024-09-06T09:26:46.933369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 315684 2022-09-07T13:29:02.395916 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 264119 263915 2024-09-06T09:26:39.885446 2023-10-06T11:00:10.658521 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 263866 2020-12-18T13:48:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 106402 2020-12-18T13:48:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18334 2024-09-06T09:26:51.387338 application/rdf+xml 12950 2024-09-06T09:26:41.568392 image/jpeg 3450 2024-09-06T09:26:41.386394 image/jpeg 111231 2020-12-18T13:48:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 169495 2024-09-06T09:26:40.507392 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia