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100	1		_aMason, Walt, _d1862-1939
245	1	0	_aRippling Rhymes
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-09-21
508			_aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520			_a"Rippling Rhymes" by Walt Mason is a collection of humorous poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems cover a variety of themes, mixing light-hearted observations on daily life with social commentary, all presented in a playful and rhythmic style. The collection reflects Mason's unique ability to engage readers with wit and insight on subjects ranging from rural life to human nature. The opening of the collection sets a tone of nostalgia and simplicity, as seen in the poem "Morning in Kansas," where Mason depicts the beauty of dawn in Kansas, alluding to hope and hard work in building a future. Following this, his verses explore topics like editorial influence and farm machinery, blending humor with earnest commentary on society and its quirks. Characters, such as the ambitious farmer and those navigating their human experiences, populate his poems, inviting readers to reflect on life's absurdities while enjoying a lighthearted read. The introductory sections promise an engaging and thoughtful journey through varied landscapes of thought and feeling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPoetry
653			_aProse poems
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22692
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