James Whitcomb Riley

Riley Love-Lyrics (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"Riley Love-Lyrics" by James Whitcomb Riley. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten-or yet undiscovered gems-of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 1873
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066163006
• Artikelnr.: 58756356

Autorenporträt

James Whitcomb Riley, born on October 7, 1849, in Greenfield, Indiana, and passing on July 22, 1916, stood as a herald of the Golden Age of Indiana Literature, contributing notably to American poetry with his trademark use of Hoosier dialect. Riley's upbringing in the heartland informed much of his work, weaving the simplicity of rural life into the fabric of his verse, which celebrated the ordinary and was suffused with a sense of nostalgia. His commitment to recreating the nuances of spoken language earned him the moniker 'The Hoosier Poet.' Among Riley's significant contributions is 'Riley Love-Lyrics' (1899), showcasing his remarkable talent for infusing poetry with emotion and sincerity, solidifying his place in the pantheon of American literary figures. Riley's style was characterized by its sentimentalism and use of rural subjects, an amalgam that resonated powerfully with readers of his time. While some critics have pointed out the limitations of sentimentality in terms of lasting literary significance, Riley's work nonetheless remains a critical waypoint in understanding the development of American Midwest literature. His poetry continues to be celebrated for its linguistic authenticity, reflective of the vernacular of his Indiana roots, and remains an enriching study for scholars of American vernacular poetry.