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Wild, Payson Sibley
1869
1951
Ferus, P. Sibleius
Wild, Payson S. (Payson Sibley)
19000837
Idylls of the Skillet Fork
$aChicago :$bRalph Fletcher Seymour, $c1918.
Reprinted in part from the Chicago Tribune.
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"Idylls of the Skillet Fork" by Payson Sibley Wild is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. This work offers a vivid portrayal of rural life in America, focusing on the daily experiences and the interactions between people and nature within a farming community. Its likely topic revolves around the simple joys, trials, and traditions of farm life, depicting the character of its inhabitants through humor and wit." The book is filled with a series of bucolic anecdotes and observations from the perspective of a narrator who closely follows a character named Bill. The narrative captures moments of rural existence, ranging from humorous events like a bootleg gang's antics to introspective thoughts on nature, family, and the passage of seasons. Bill, as a humorous yet wise figure, navigates life alongside friends, family, and animals, engaging in activities such as hunting, farming, and reflecting on serious matters like war and loyalty. Each poem encapsulates the richness of country life and conveys deeper philosophical musings, making the collection a celebration of the rural American spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/idyllsofskilletf00wild/page/n9/mode/2up
20220314183831wild
1918
US
Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
en
Dialect poetry, American
Country life -- United States -- Poetry
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Category: Poetry
Category: American Literature
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