The Faith Of The People's Poet, James Whitcomb Riley

by Daniel Lash Marsh

Book Overview

""The Faith of the People's Poet, James Whitcomb Riley"" by Daniel L. Marsh is a biographical account of the life and work of the American poet James Whitcomb Riley. The book explores Riley's faith and how it influenced his writing, as well as his personal life and relationships. Marsh delves into Riley's childhood, his struggles with alcoholism, and his eventual conversion to Christianity. The book also examines Riley's literary career, including his rise to fame as the ""Hoosier Poet"" and his enduring popularity among readers. Through extensive research and interviews with Riley's family and friends, Marsh offers a comprehensive portrait of this beloved American poet and the role that faith played in his life and work.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163775843
• ISBN13: 9781163775844
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"