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James Whitcomb Riley

(1849–1916) Poet United States

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James Whitcomb Riley was a poet from the United States, best known for A child-world.

Quick Facts About James Whitcomb Riley

Born
October 7, 1849
Died
July 22, 1916
Nationality
United States
Profession
Poet
Notable works
A child-world
Known for
The American Flag, A Tinkle of Bells and Other Poems

About James Whitcomb Riley

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".

Biography source: Wikipedia

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