Farm Ballads

by Will Carleton (Creator)

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Genres: Poetry

124 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1882

About the author

William McKendree Carleton was an American poet. Carleton's poems were most often about his rural life.

Reviews

[Lana Lynne Lynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will Carleton has become my favorite poet. After finding a copy of Farm Legends in an antique store, I delighted in each ballad. Of course I had to find Farm Ballads, so I found it in ebook. It is delightful, but lacks the format and beautiful sketches present in his hardbacks! I located a vintage copy and am waiting on it to arrive. Still, the poet's words alone create vivid imagery and fine storytelling on their own merit. The hearts and lifestyle of the late 1800s jumps from the page and kindles the warmth of our American heritage through the everyday people who lived it. Don't miss the works of Will Carelton!

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wish I could show a picture of the gorgeous gold-stamped cover of this forgettable book of poetry. The production values of Carleton's books speak to his popularity in his own day - this is lavish and lovely.

[Lana Lynne Lynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

**I'd left the review below for the ebook, but I received the vintage hardback and wish I could add even more stars. The cover and illustrations within enhance the reading experience even more.
Review:
Will Carleton has become my favorite poet. After finding a copy of Farm Legends in an antique store, I delighted in each ballad. Of course I had to find Farm Ballads, so I found it in ebook. It is delightful, but lacks the format and beautiful sketches present in his hardbacks! I located a vintage copy and am waiting on it to arrive. Still, the poet's words alone create vivid imagery and fine storytelling on their own merit. The hearts and lifestyle of the late 1800s jumps from the page and kindles the warmth of our American heritage through the everyday people who lived it. Don't miss the works of Will Carelton!

[Addie Bratcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this in a day. The first pair of poems literally made me tear up, and I don't cry at poetry! A lovely book about country life, farming, creation, etc. Exactly I wanted to read on a lovely spring day.

[Susan Molloy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a nice collection of late 19th century poetry with a farm theme. 🚜

[Michael Vawser]

1896 edition
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[Rob Roy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The poetry we were caused to read in school was mainly English, and had little to do with our lives. This book also doesn't, but for a far different reason. This is poetry written for a rural America long since past. It spoke to me of a time long gone, where rough hands guided a horse drawn plow. I challenge the reader to read "Over the Hill to the Poor House" without a tear forming in their eye. This is poetry not of English aristocracy but rather of American homespun farmers.