That Night

That Night

by James Whitcomb Riley

'That Night' is a poem by James Whitcomb Riley that captures the nostalgic memories of a childhood summer night in the Midwest. Written in the Hoosier dialect, the poem evokes the sights, sounds, and smells of a warm evening in rural Indiana. Riley's use of vivid imagery and sensory details transports the reader back to a simpler time, filled with the innocence and wonder of childhood.

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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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