Neghborly Poems And Dialect Sketches

By James Whitcomb Riley

Book Overview

""Neighborly Poems and Dialect Sketches"" is a collection of poems and sketches by James Whitcomb Riley, an American writer known for his use of regional dialects and his celebration of rural life. The book includes over 100 poems and sketches that capture the spirit of small-town America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of the pieces are written in dialect, which adds to their charm and authenticity. The subjects of the poems range from everyday life in the countryside to humorous character sketches of local personalities. The book is a testament to Riley's skill as a writer and his love for the people and places of his home state of Indiana. It is a delightful read for anyone interested in American literature or the history of rural America.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054840027X
• ISBN13: 9780548400272
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"