Project Gutenberg 2006-10-05 Public domain in the USA. 195 Hartley, John 1839 1915 Yorkshire Lyrics Poems written in the Dialect as Spoken in the West Riding of Yorkshire. To which are added a Selection of Fugitive Verses not in the Dialect Produced by Alison Bush "Yorkshire Lyrics" by John Hartley is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century, showcasing the dialect of the West Riding of Yorkshire. The verses celebrate the everyday life, morals, and emotions of Yorkshire folk, often with a humorous or reflective twist. Hartley's work encapsulates local culture and the charm of rural existence, likely featuring characters drawn from the author's experiences and observations. The opening portion introduces readers to the lyrical style of the poet, establishing the thematic focus on the beauty of simple, yet profound, moments in life. In the poem "Mi Darling Muse," Hartley personifies his muse, expressing a playful relationship with the act of writing. He acknowledges the struggle of finding inspiration but retains a hopeful and joyful spirit about the craft of poetry. Other poems, such as "To a Daisy, Found blooming March 7th," highlight a connection to nature, as well as the fleetingness of beauty and life. This initial glimpse into the collection reveals Hartley’s ability to blend humor, local dialect, and poignant reflection, inviting readers to resonate with the universal truths found within Yorkshire life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 90.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Dialect poetry, English -- England -- Yorkshire Yorkshire (England) -- Poetry PR Text United Kingdom Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry Category: Poetry 617104 2025-06-08T10:14:06.115388 text/html 616925 2025-01-08T09:58:51.505364 text/html 274588 2025-06-08T10:14:20.743245 application/epub+zip 281803 2025-06-08T10:14:08.994295 application/epub+zip 281803 2025-06-08T10:14:07.127331 application/epub+zip 529520 2025-06-08T10:14:26.740262 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 465449 2025-06-08T10:14:19.632255 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 377143 2022-09-09T09:39:26.138142 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 471188 2025-06-08T10:14:05.185321 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 471266 2006-10-05T06:49:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 184486 2006-10-05T06:50:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17996 2025-06-08T10:14:26.909208 application/rdf+xml 13252 2025-06-08T10:14:07.960300 image/jpeg 3478 2025-06-08T10:14:07.681377 image/jpeg 269513 2025-06-08T10:14:06.165311 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