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The Complete Works of James Whitcomb Riley — Volume 1
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This volume collects poetry by James Whitcomb Riley, an American writer known as the "Hoosier Poet" for his verse often written in Indiana dialect. It suits readers interested in nineteenth-century American poetry and regional literature.
James Whitcomb Riley
James Whitcomb Riley was an American writer, poet, and best-selling author. During his lifetime he was known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "Childrens' Poet" for his dialect works and his poetry for children. His poems tend to be humorous or sentimental. Of the approximately 1,000 poems Riley wrote, the majority are in dialect. His famous works include "Little Orphant Annie" and "The Raggedy Man".
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