The Works Of James Whitcomb Riley

This stunning collection of the complete works of James Whitcomb Riley, one of America's most beloved poets, includes previously unpublished poems and prose sketches, an extensive biography, and numerous illustrations in full color. It is a valuable addition to any poetry lover's bookshelf. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

If I knew what poets know. --James Whitcomb Riley

The best-loved poems by the "Hoosier Poet" are here collected to read and cherish time and time again. Included are some of Riley’s most durable and endearing works—poems about nature, home, and country as well as the dialect poems for which Riley is famous.

The American author and poet was known for his dialect works and children's poetry.

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Rich selection of verses. "The Raggedy Man," "When the Frost Is on the Punkin," "Little Orphant Annie," and "An Old Sweetheart of Mine."