Wraith Of Summertime

Wraith of Summertime

by James Whitcomb Riley

This collection of poetry by James Whitcomb Riley evokes the nostalgic memories of summer past. Riley's vivid imagery and use of方言 transport the reader to a simpler time, where the days were long and the nights were warm. The poems are filled with a sense of longing and regret, as the speaker reflects on the fleeting nature of summer and the innocence 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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