Neighborly Poems: On Friendship, Grief and Farm Life by Benjamin F. Johnson of Boone

by Benjamin F. Johnson

Neighborly On Friendship, Grief and Farm Life by Benjamin F. Johnson of Boone is a collection of poems written by James Whitcomb Riley in honor of his friend and fellow poet, Benjamin F. Johnson. The poems explore themes of friendship, grief, and farm life, capturing the essence of rural America in the late 19th century. Riley's writing is known for its folksy charm and sentimental tone, and this collection is no exception. Through his poetry, Riley pays tribute to the simple pleasures of life in the countryside, while also acknowledging the hardships and sorrows that come with it. Neighborly Poems is a heartfelt and nostalgic tribute to a bygone era, and a testament to the enduring power of friendship and community.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Poetry

Paperback

First published January 1, 1891

Reviews

[Lora · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have a copy of the original book (my copy seems to be 1895) handed down to me from my mother. I enjoyed that the poems were written phonetically and showed his exact dialect from that time in that area. Some of the poems were really cute, some were heartbreakingly sad, and some were a tad bit boring. Pretty good for over a century old though, some of the poems still hit home today in our modern age.

If you can get a hold of a copy, it's worth a read.