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Title: Riley Songs of Friendship
Note: Reading ease score: 82.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "Riley Songs of Friendship" by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. This work celebrates the themes of camaraderie, nostalgia, and the warmth of friendship through a series of light-hearted and reflective verses. The collection captures the essence of human connections and the joy found in both cherished memories and shared moments. The opening of the collection introduces readers to a whimsical and heartfelt tone, starting with a poem that compares a bookman to a hummingbird, eager to sip the nectar of language and sentiment. Riley expresses profound gratitude to friends whose words and kindness have enriched his life, wishing to weave joyous rhymes from their influence. This sets the stage for the poems that follow, which delve into various aspects of friendship, relationships, and the bittersweet nature of time. Overall, the beginning hints at a treasure trove of verses that will resonate with readers through their themes of warmth and companionship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916
Illustrator: Vawter, Will, 1871-1941
EBook No.: 23111
Published: Oct 20, 2007
Downloads: 94
Language: English
Subject: American poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Riley Songs of Friendship
Note: Reading ease score: 82.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "Riley Songs of Friendship" by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. This work celebrates the themes of camaraderie, nostalgia, and the warmth of friendship through a series of light-hearted and reflective verses. The collection captures the essence of human connections and the joy found in both cherished memories and shared moments. The opening of the collection introduces readers to a whimsical and heartfelt tone, starting with a poem that compares a bookman to a hummingbird, eager to sip the nectar of language and sentiment. Riley expresses profound gratitude to friends whose words and kindness have enriched his life, wishing to weave joyous rhymes from their influence. This sets the stage for the poems that follow, which delve into various aspects of friendship, relationships, and the bittersweet nature of time. Overall, the beginning hints at a treasure trove of verses that will resonate with readers through their themes of warmth and companionship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916
Illustrator: Vawter, Will, 1871-1941
EBook No.: 23111
Published: Oct 20, 2007
Downloads: 94
Language: English
Subject: American poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.