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A doorway to a vanished Midwest, Afterwhiles gathers James Whitcomb Riley's warm, wry verse and invites readers to listen for the echo of hoosier dialect in every line. This is not only a poetry collection but a stroll through sunlit streets and weathered fences, where nostalgia... Read Full Overview

James Whircomb Riley (1849 - 1916) was an American writer and poet. He was known as the "Hoosier Poet" and the "Children's Poet". He began his career writing poetry for newspapers using the Indiana dialect. His poetry is humorous or sentimental. Riley's poetry is loved for its... Read Full Overview

Delve into the heart of American verse with "Afterwhiles," a collection of poetry by the beloved James Whitcomb Riley. This timeless collection showcases Riley's signature style, exploring themes of faith, inspiration, and the simple beauty of everyday life. A master of accessible... Read Full Overview

Delve into the heart of American verse with "Afterwhiles," a collection of poetry by the beloved James Whitcomb Riley. This timeless collection showcases Riley's signature style, exploring themes of faith, inspiration, and the simple beauty of everyday life. A master of accessible... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview