James Whitcomb Riley

Riley Songs of Home (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Riley Songs of Home by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of poems about the midwestern United States. Excerpt: "We must get home! How could we stray like this?- So far from home, we know not where it is,- Only in some fair, apple-blossomy place Of children's faces-and the mother's face- We dimly dream it, till the vision clears Even in the eyes of fancy, glad with tears. We must get home-for we have been away So long, it seems forever and a day! And O so very homesick we have grown, The laughter of the world is like a moan In our tired hearing, and its song as vain,- We must get home-we must get home again!"

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 1988
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066163778
• Artikelnr.: 58757570

Autorenporträt

James Whitcomb Riley, born on October 7, 1849, in Greenfield, Indiana, emerged as a prolific writer and poet whose work echoed the idyllic rural life of the American Midwest. Known as the 'Hoosier Poet' for his embodiment of Indiana's cultural ethos, Riley's literary career was dedicated to capturing the simplicity and charm of the countryside. His writings often employed vernacular language and were marked by a warm sentimentality that resonated with a broad readership during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His book 'Riley Songs of Home' encompasses the comforts and nostalgia of domestic life, revealing his adeptness at evoking the spirit of home through verse. Riley's poetry is characterized by its accessibility and the ease with which it romanticizes common experiences, capturing the essence of Americana. His contribution to literature extends beyond mere regional significance; he played a role in the broader movement of American literary realism, as he depicted ordinary aspects of life with heartfelt authenticity. Riley's works have left a lasting impact, not only on the literary landscape but also on the cultural heritage of Indiana, where his legacy is fondly remembered. He passed away on July 22, 1916, leaving behind a canon of work that continues to be celebrated for its lyrical beauty and its evocation of a bygone era.