Project Gutenberg 2005-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 257 Bloomfield, Robert 1766 1823 The Farmer's Boy: A Rural Poem Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Charles Bidwell and Distributed Proofreaders "The Farmer's Boy: A Rural Poem" by Robert Bloomfield is a pastoral poem written in the late 18th century. The work invites readers into the life of a rural laborer, particularly focusing on the character of Giles, as he navigates the seasonal rhythms of farming and nature in Suffolk, England. The tone reflects the beauty of country life while also acknowledging the hardships of the working class. The opening of "The Farmer's Boy" sets up the context for the poem, introducing the character of Giles who embodies the humble yet joyful spirit of rural life. As the poem begins, the reader is drawn into the vibrancy of spring, highlighted by the enchanting flora and the lively activities on the farm. Giles’s experience is painted with rich imagery of nature and labor, evoking a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the simplicity and beauty of country life. Through his joyful yet diligent tasks, readers begin to understand the connection between the farmer and the land, establishing a foundation for the narrative that intertwines the struggles and joys of pastoral living. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Country life -- Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 196703 2025-07-04T07:52:42.325387 text/html 196524 2025-01-11T23:11:18.308410 text/html 152359 2025-07-04T07:52:48.937307 application/epub+zip 154289 2025-07-04T07:52:45.128429 application/epub+zip 138173 2025-07-04T07:52:44.033385 application/epub+zip 275355 2025-07-04T07:52:51.422311 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255269 2025-07-04T07:52:48.208374 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227162 2022-09-04T13:02:07.431385 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 168528 2025-07-04T07:52:42.048393 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 168344 2012-10-14T19:18:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 168338 2012-10-14T19:18:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19119 2025-07-04T07:52:51.544325 application/rdf+xml 11806 2025-07-04T07:52:44.516373 image/jpeg 2966 2025-07-04T07:52:44.273345 image/jpeg 70549 2012-10-14T19:23:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 70523 2012-10-14T19:23:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 149727 2025-07-04T07:52:42.341372 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