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Title: An Old Sweetheart of Mine
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
Summary: "An Old Sweetheart of Mine" by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of nostalgic poems written during the late 19th century. This evocative work reflects on themes of love, memory, and the bittersweet nature of reminiscence. Through the lens of Riley's lyrical style, the verses serve as a tribute to a cherished youthful romance, blending the past with present sentiments. The collection features a series of reflective poems that explore the speaker's memories of a beloved sweetheart from childhood. Riley artfully weaves imagery of innocence, affection, and the passage of time, conjuring scenes of playful interactions and tender moments shared with the young love. As the speaker reminisces about their shared dreams and the simple joys of youth, there is a poignant contrast between those blissful days and the reality of the present. Ultimately, while the memories stir feelings of longing, the poems also celebrate the enduring power of love, culminating in a heartfelt acknowledgment of the speaker's present relationship, where the essence of the old love is embraced in the warmth of the new. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916
Illustrator: Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952
Illustrator: Keep, Virginia, 1878-1962
EBook No.: 24331
Published: Jan 16, 2008
Downloads: 147
Language: English
Subject: Love poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An Old Sweetheart of Mine
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
Summary: "An Old Sweetheart of Mine" by James Whitcomb Riley is a collection of nostalgic poems written during the late 19th century. This evocative work reflects on themes of love, memory, and the bittersweet nature of reminiscence. Through the lens of Riley's lyrical style, the verses serve as a tribute to a cherished youthful romance, blending the past with present sentiments. The collection features a series of reflective poems that explore the speaker's memories of a beloved sweetheart from childhood. Riley artfully weaves imagery of innocence, affection, and the passage of time, conjuring scenes of playful interactions and tender moments shared with the young love. As the speaker reminisces about their shared dreams and the simple joys of youth, there is a poignant contrast between those blissful days and the reality of the present. Ultimately, while the memories stir feelings of longing, the poems also celebrate the enduring power of love, culminating in a heartfelt acknowledgment of the speaker's present relationship, where the essence of the old love is embraced in the warmth of the new. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Riley, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916
Illustrator: Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952
Illustrator: Keep, Virginia, 1878-1962
EBook No.: 24331
Published: Jan 16, 2008
Downloads: 147
Language: English
Subject: Love poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.