The Youth Of James Whitcomb Riley: Fortune's Way With The Poet From Infancy To Manhood

By Marcus Dickey

Book Overview

The Youth of James Whitcomb Riley: Fortune's Way with the Poet from Infancy to Manhood is a biography written by Marcus Dickey. The book tells the story of James Whitcomb Riley, a renowned American poet who lived from 1849 to 1916. The biography takes the reader on a journey through Riley's life, from his childhood in Greenfield, Indiana, to his rise to fame as a poet and performer.Dickey explores Riley's early years, describing his family life, his education, and his early interests in writing and performing. The book also delves into Riley's struggles with poverty and illness, as well as his eventual success as a writer and performer.Throughout the book, Dickey provides insight into Riley's creative process and the inspiration behind some of his most famous works, including ""Little Orphant Annie"" and ""The Raggedy Man."" The biography also includes a number of photographs and illustrations that help to bring Riley's story to life.Overall, The Youth of James Whitcomb Riley is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most beloved poets.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: 143266512X
• ISBN13: 9781432665128
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"