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100	1		_aRiley, James Whitcomb, _d1849-1916
245	1	0	_aNeghborly Poems and Dialect Sketches
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-08-14
508			_aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Neghborly Poems and Dialect Sketches" by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This charming anthology captures the essence of rural life and culture through whimsical rhymes and dialect expressions, often chronicling the experiences of its fictional narrator, Benj. F. Johnson, from Boone County. The themes of nostalgia, nature, and the companionship of friends and family are prevalent throughout the work, creating a vivid portrait of simpler times. At the start of the collection, Riley reflects on the nostalgic figure of the "country poet," specifically mentioning Benj. F. Johnson, who contributes a series of heartfelt poems that showcase the joys and sorrows of rural living. The opening segment introduces us to the delightful character of Johnson, whose humble beginnings and honest outlook on life resonate deeply with readers. Through his poetic voice, we are treated to lyrical narratives that explore cherished memories, the beauty of nature, and the trials faced by farmers and their families, setting the tone for the heartfelt verses that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aDialect poetry, American
653			_aDialect literature, American
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37074
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