Project Gutenberg 2005-05-19 Public domain in the USA. 338 Riley, James Whitcomb 1849 1916 Johnson, Benj. F. of Boone Johnson, B. F. Afterwhiles Etext produced by "Teary Eyes" Anderson HTML file produced by David Widger TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE: Most of this etext was made with a "Top Scan" text scanner, with a bit of correcting here and there. Mr. Riley does spell pretty=purty and such things and have been left as printed, including the first poem in this book listed as "Proem" on both the contents page and the page headers, even though in later editions this poem is simply called "Afterwhiles." In "The South Wind and the Sun" the line is 'Laughed out in every look.' while in later versions it has the word 'nook', replacing 'look.' The poem "Old Aunt Mary's" is later retitled "Out To Old Aunt Mary's" and later enlarged by 13 verses. The "In Dalect" section has the ' to replace a letter that he left out, to make the word sound a certain way, including words like sure-enuff he writes as sho'-nuff, or He'pless as helpless and ect. This etext is based on the 1898 edition Published by The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis Publishers. "Teary Eyes" Anderson*** "Afterwhiles" by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The work encapsulates various themes, including nostalgia, love, and the simple joys of rural life, often expressed through a heartfelt lens that connects with tradition and family. The poems tend to reflect a wholesome, sentimental view of life, making them relatable and emotionally engaging. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the concept of "Afterwhiles," a term that suggests a longing for future simplicity and peace, evoking personal memories and the desire for reconciliation. The first poem, a "Proem," reflects on life’s journey toward cherished places and moments, punctuated by a sense of tranquility found in nature and family. It then weaves through various snapshots of rural living, such as the character of Herr Weiser, who represents serene country life, and the longings expressed in other poems about lost loves and dreams, hinting at the common threads of longing and connection that will be elaborated upon throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 168629 2025-08-07T04:37:40.075565 text/html 175964 2020-12-14T12:50:19 text/html 137373 2025-08-07T04:37:48.078582 application/epub+zip 139552 2025-08-07T04:37:43.128539 application/epub+zip 121643 2025-08-07T04:37:41.810650 application/epub+zip 296207 2025-08-07T04:37:51.036520 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 273194 2025-08-07T04:37:47.204544 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 235260 2022-09-08T00:06:01.611328 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 136768 2025-08-07T04:37:39.600582 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 135515 2020-12-14T12:50:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19023 2025-08-07T04:37:51.174533 application/rdf+xml 13713 2025-08-07T04:37:42.318542 image/jpeg 3619 2025-08-07T04:37:42.065551 image/jpeg 58857 2020-12-14T12:50:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 54661 2020-12-14T12:50:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 130699 2025-08-07T04:37:40.089547 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia