Afterwhiles - Softcover

Whitcomb Riley, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9354845770 ISBN 13: 9789354845772

Publisher: Alpha Editions, 2021

Synopsis

A doorway to a vanished Midwest, Afterwhiles gathers James Whitcomb Riley's warm, wry verse and invites readers to listen for the echo of hoosier dialect in every line. This is not only a poetry collection but a stroll through sunlit streets and weathered fences, where nostalgia and laughter mingle in equal measure. Riley's poems fuse american dialect poetry with humorous sentimental verse, painting rural america with tender precision. The verses offer nostalgic childhood memories, friendly mischief, and quiet wisdom, carried by a distinctive vernacular voice and a cadence that invites both living-room reading and classroom listening. It is a compact, illustrated poetry collection whose themes-childhood wonder, home, and the rhythms of a bygone day-still speak with fresh immediacy to classic poetry lovers and curious new readers alike, including those assembling school reading lists. Historically significant as part of the Mark Twain era writers' milieu, Afterwhiles sits at a crossroads of Victorian america and the vernacular tradition that shaped American verse. Its enduring charm lies in Riley's unique balance of humour and heart, place and memory, making it a touchstone for collectors and casual readers seeking a genuine, regionally rooted voice. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, Restored for today's and future generations, This is more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure that honours Riley's gift and keeps a beloved era alive.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alpha Editions
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9354845770
• ISBN 13: 9789354845772
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 178