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LoC No.: 13021925
Title: Rippling Rhymes
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "Rippling Rhymes" by Walt Mason is a collection of humorous poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems cover a variety of themes, mixing light-hearted observations on daily life with social commentary, all presented in a playful and rhythmic style. The collection reflects Mason's unique ability to engage readers with wit and insight on subjects ranging from rural life to human nature. The opening of the collection sets a tone of nostalgia and simplicity, as seen in the poem "Morning in Kansas," where Mason depicts the beauty of dawn in Kansas, alluding to hope and hard work in building a future. Following this, his verses explore topics like editorial influence and farm machinery, blending humor with earnest commentary on society and its quirks. Characters, such as the ambitious farmer and those navigating their human experiences, populate his poems, inviting readers to reflect on life's absurdities while enjoying a lighthearted read. The introductory sections promise an engaging and thoughtful journey through varied landscapes of thought and feeling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Mason, Walt, 1862-1939
EBook No.: 22692
Published: Sep 21, 2007
Downloads: 324
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
Subject: Prose poems
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 13021925
Title: Rippling Rhymes
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "Rippling Rhymes" by Walt Mason is a collection of humorous poetry written in the early 20th century. The poems cover a variety of themes, mixing light-hearted observations on daily life with social commentary, all presented in a playful and rhythmic style. The collection reflects Mason's unique ability to engage readers with wit and insight on subjects ranging from rural life to human nature. The opening of the collection sets a tone of nostalgia and simplicity, as seen in the poem "Morning in Kansas," where Mason depicts the beauty of dawn in Kansas, alluding to hope and hard work in building a future. Following this, his verses explore topics like editorial influence and farm machinery, blending humor with earnest commentary on society and its quirks. Characters, such as the ambitious farmer and those navigating their human experiences, populate his poems, inviting readers to reflect on life's absurdities while enjoying a lighthearted read. The introductory sections promise an engaging and thoughtful journey through varied landscapes of thought and feeling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Mason, Walt, 1862-1939
EBook No.: 22692
Published: Sep 21, 2007
Downloads: 324
Language: English
Subject: Poetry
Subject: Prose poems
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.