Project Gutenberg 1996-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 44 Riley, James Whitcomb 1849 1916 Johnson, Benj. F. of Boone Johnson, B. F. The Complete Works of James Whitcomb Riley — Volume 1 Scanned by Charles Keller with Calera WordScan Plus 2.0 donated by: Calera Recognition Systems "The Complete Works of James Whitcomb Riley — Volume 1" by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of poetry and prose sketches written in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This volume serves not only as a compilation of Riley’s literary contributions but also showcases the charm and humor of Midwestern life during his time, depicting the sentiments of rural America through relatable characters and nostalgic themes. The beginning of this collection introduces us to the life and character of James Whitcomb Riley, weaving his early experiences growing up in Greenfield, Indiana. The narrative reflects on his childhood, whimsical pranks, and the deep influence of his family, particularly highlighting his mother’s nurturing spirit and the impact of her passing on his artistry. As we delve into Riley's own recollections of his formative years, we gain insight into his poetic journey, the joy he found in nature, and his gradual emergence as a beloved figure in American literature. The stage is set for the subsequent poems and prose pieces, which promise a blend of humor, warmth, and life's poignant moments, inviting readers to connect with the poet's voice and visions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en American poetry PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 328072 327952 2024-09-01T06:55:05.019701 2023-10-01T06:29:21.786085 text/html text/html 328065 327945 2024-09-01T06:55:05.289729 2023-10-01T06:29:22.029092 text/html text/html 189668 2024-09-01T06:55:17.060649 application/epub+zip 190359 2024-09-01T06:55:08.705678 application/epub+zip 190360 2024-09-01T06:55:06.790697 application/epub+zip 434984 2024-09-01T06:55:20.998624 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 402687 2024-09-01T06:55:14.452659 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 396713 2022-08-01T06:31:58.478957 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 259468 259391 2024-09-01T06:55:04.543718 2023-10-01T06:29:21.456111 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 250222 2018-11-20T10:39:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 103151 2018-11-20T10:39:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17458 2024-09-01T06:55:21.137611 application/rdf+xml 22394 2024-09-01T06:55:07.152699 image/jpeg 4810 2024-09-01T06:55:06.969704 image/jpeg 185641 2024-09-01T06:55:05.317720 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