

The Horkey is a novel written by Robert Bloomfield and published in 1882. The story takes place in a small English village where the annual harvest festival, known as the Horkey, is about to take place. The main character, Will Wimble, is a young farmer who is in love with a...

"The Horkey," a ballad by Robert Bloomfield, offers a vivid glimpse into the rustic life and harvest traditions of rural England. This engaging poem captures the spirit of the countryside and the camaraderie of farm laborers during the horkey, a harvest home celebration. Bloomfield's...


The Horkey is a book written by Robert Bloomfield and first published in 1882. It is a narrative poem that tells the story of a harvest celebration in the English countryside. The poem follows the journey of a group of farmers as they prepare for the Horkey, a traditional feast...