At Broad Ripple
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The poems in At Broad Ripple are about the people and places of Broad Ripple, a small town in Indiana. The poems are full of nostalgia and humor, and they capture the simple life of the town. Riley's poems are also full of vivid descriptions of the natural world, and they celebrate the beauty of the Indiana countryside. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including free verse, sonnets, and ballads. Some of the most famous poems in the collection include "The Old Swimmin'-Hole," "When the Frost Is on the Punkin," and "Little Orphant Annie."Book Details
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James Whitcomb Riley
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James Whitcomb Riley was an American writer, poet, and best-selling author. During his lifetime he was known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "Children's Poet" for his dialect works and his children's poetry...
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