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LibriVox volunteers bring you 16 recordings of Lockerbie Street by James Whitcomb Riley. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for August 28, 2022. ------ James Whitcomb Riley was an American writer and poet, who lived in Indianapolis. Here among his books and his souvenirs, the poet spent his happy and contented days. To reach this restful spot, the pilgrim must journey to Lockerbie Street, a miniature thoroughfare half hidden between two more commanding avenues. It is little more than a lane, shaded, unpaved, and from end to end no longer than a five minutes' walk, but its fame is for all ...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 20 recordings of He and I by James Whitcomb Riley. This was the Weekly Poetry project for March 12, 2023. ------ As a poet, Riley achieved an uncommon level of fame during his lifetime. He was honored with annual Riley Day celebrations around the United States and was regularly called on to perform readings at national civic events. - Summary by Wikipedia

LibriVox volunteers bring you 20 recordings of That Night by James Whitcomb Riley. This was the Weekly Poetry project for April 19, 2020. ------ Our Weekly Poem is taken from NYE AND RILEY'S Wit and Humor (Poems and Yarns) BY James Whitcomb Riley & Bill Nye. (David Lawrence)

LibriVox volunteers bring you 21 recordings of Moon-Drowned by James Whitcomb Riley. This was the Weekly Poetry project for September 1, 2024. ------ James Whitcomb Riley was an American writer, poet, and best-selling author. Riley's chief legacy was his influence in fostering the creation of a Midwestern cultural identity and his contributions to the Golden Age of Indiana Literature. With other writers of his era, he helped create a caricature of Midwesterners and formed a literary community that produced works rivaling the established eastern literati. - Summary by Wikipedia

The old phrase, "No good deed goes unpunished" may well be the premise of this delightful holiday poem from beloved writer James Whitcomb Riley. A father's surprise may seem to backfire in a very literal way. Written in a fun dialect this story poem is for all ages.

Young love is topmost on the mind of famed poet James Whitcomb Riley. Alone in a study indulging the memory of an old sweetheart. Is this a lamentation poem or something - more? This will leave listeners with a truly satisfying conclusion.

Classic dialect poem stories from a master storyteller, James Whitcomb Riley. Written in the early 1900s these stories draw you in through their strange speech patterns and repeated phrasing. Both speak to the common themes of childhood. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways

In a world where information often overwhelms enjoyment, Bill Nye presents a refreshing take on the traditional railway guide. He cleverly argues that what we truly need is a guide that prioritizes imagination and whimsy over a flood of data. This guide boldly ignores the usual constraints of facts and figures, allowing readers to revel in the beauty of the journey rather than being bogged down by statistics. With no outdated timetables or misleading maps, it encourages passengers to embrace spontaneity and relish every moment of their travels. Join Nye in this literary masterpiece that ...

At the heart of Dark Romanticism is its brooding, pessimistic tone, its emphasis on the supernatural and the sins of humanity, and its use of iconic symbols and horrifying imagery. The classic Dark Romantic authors (Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville) are represented in the stories and poems in this volume, as well as some authors who are not commonly included in this genre.