Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916
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Riley, James Whitcomb
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James Whitcomb Riley
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Riley, James Whiteomb, 1849-1916
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Riley, James Whitcombe.
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Whitcomb Riley, James 1849-1916
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Johnson, B. F. 1849-1916
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Johnson, Benjamin F.
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Johnson, Benj. F. of Boone 1849-1916
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Johnson, Benj. F. of Boone 1849-1916
Whitcomb, James Riley, 1849-1916
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Riley, James W. 1849-1916
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Riley, J. W. 1849-1916
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American Poet.
James Whitcomb Riley was an American poet, journalist, and lecturer.
Poet, of Indianapolis, Ind.
Author and poet, of Indianapolis, Ind. Also known as the "Hoosier poet."
American poet.
A native of Greenburg, Ind., Riley lived most of his life in Indianapolis. Known as the "Hoosier Poet," he is best remembered for his dialect poems. Riley's books include THE ORPHANT ANNIE BOOK and THE OLD SWIMMIN' HOLE AND 'LEVEN MORE POEMS.
Riley was born in Greenfield, Ind. and lived most of his life in Indianapolis. Known as the "Hoosier Poet," Riley is best remembered for his dialect poems. His books include THE OLD SWIMMIN'-HOLE AND 'LEVEN MORE POEMS and THE ORPHANT ANNIE BOOK.
James Whitcomb Riley was an American writer and poet.
James Whitcomb Riley was born in Indiana, and lived an itinerant lifestyle. He was proficient in several trades, and became well-known for his deft poetry, primarily humorous dialect verse but also some serious poems.
James Whitcomb Riley (1849-1916) was an American poet, known for "simple sentiments that come direct from the heart." He has also been called the Hoosier Poet and the children's poet. He published many collections of verse, among them Pipes o' Pan at Zekesbury (1888), Old-Fashioned Roses (1888), A Child-World (1896), and Home Folks (1900). His best-known poems include "Little Orphant Annie" and "The Raggedy Man." A complete collection of his poems was published in 1916.
Poet.
American poet whose poems idealize the people of pioneer and postpioneer times.
American writer, poet, and best selling author; known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "Children's Poet" for his dialect works and his children's poetry; famous works include "Little Orphan Annie" and "The Raggedy Man".
American writer and poet.
Indiana journalist, poet, and author.
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