02166cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000035001122450048001472640051001953000047002463360026002933370026003193380036003455000031003815080078004125201270004905340045017606530029018058560042018349094UtSlPG20260610133229.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBloomfield, Robert,d1766-182310aWild Flowers; or, Pastoral and Local Poetry 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-10-01  aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Charles Bidwell and Distributed Proofreaders  a"WILD FLOWERS; OR, PASTORAL AND LOCAL POETRY" by Robert Bloomfield is a collection of pastoral poetry that reflects on rural life, nature, and human experiences, written during the early 19th century. Bloomfield, known for works such as "The Farmer's Boy," uses this collection to explore themes of love, labor, and local customs, often depicting the lives of ordinary people in a village setting. It captures the essence of rural life in an era characterized by the transition from agrarian societies to industrialization.  The poems in this collection tenderly illustrate various aspects of country life, infused with humor and poignant reflections. Through characters such as Abner, who seeks to court the Widow Jones, and the poignant tales of love, labor, and familial bonds, Bloomfield captures the simplicity and challenges of rural existence. Other pieces address societal traditions and personal struggles, such as the heartwarming ballad of a blind child who brings joy through his spirit despite his challenges. Each poem contributes to a vivid portrayal of pastoral living, revealing the beauty and complexity of life in the countryside, while also championing virtues such as love, loyalty, and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPastoral poetry, English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9094