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James Whitcomb Riley
AuthorBooks · Second hand1849-1916
James Whitcomb Riley was an American writer, poet, and best-selling author. During his lifetime he was known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "Childrens' Poet" for his dialect works and his poetry for children. His poems tend to be humorous or sentimental. Of the approximately 1,000 poems Riley wrote, the majority are in dialect. His famous works include "Little Orphant Annie" and "The Raggedy Man".
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Birth
1849
Death
1916
First book
1800
Years writing
226
James Whitcomb Riley was a prolific American poet who wrote over 500 works throughout his career.
Born in Greenfield in 1849, he became a key figure in children's literature and American poetry.
He used the pseudonym Benjamin P. Johnson of Boone to publish part of his literary work.
Among his most notable titles are works such as The American Flag and A child-world.
His legacy endures as one of the most beloved poets of his time, passing away in 1916.