Wraith of Summertime
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A Wraith of Summertime is a collection of poems by James Whitcomb Riley that evoke 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.Book Details
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James Whitcomb Riley
United States
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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