Project Gutenberg 2005-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 231 Bloomfield, Robert 1766 1823 48043237 Rural Tales, Ballads, and Songs Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Charles Bidwell and Distributed Proofreaders "Rural Tales, Ballads, and Songs" by Robert Bloomfield is a collection of poetry written in the early 19th century, specifically around the turn of the century. This work encapsulates the themes of rural life, village manners, and nature's beauty, presenting a tender portrayal of the human experience in the countryside. The poems serve as reflections on everyday life, love, social dynamics, and the poignant insights drawn from nature, giving voice to the experiences of the common folk. In this enchanting collection, Bloomfield's verses tell diverse stories through various characters, including farmers, lovers, and even playful spirits. Each poem encapsulates a narrative, enabling readers to journey through themes of love, nostalgia, joy, and hardship. Notable pieces like "Richard and Kate" and "Walter and Jane" explore relationships within the context of rural traditions, while "The Fakenham Ghost" mixes humor and the supernatural in a delightful tale. The poems ultimately serve as both a celebration of rural life and a reminder of the universal human experiences that transcend time and place. Through vivid imagery and sincere emotion, Bloomfield invites his readers to reflect on their own lives and the simplicity and beauty found in them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Country life -- Poetry PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 121042 2025-06-04T08:33:39.048564 text/html 120863 2025-01-11T23:11:29.294359 text/html 123981 2025-06-04T08:33:46.789536 application/epub+zip 123926 2025-06-04T08:33:42.754542 application/epub+zip 114800 2025-06-04T08:33:41.117555 application/epub+zip 253286 2025-06-04T08:33:49.231510 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 235905 2025-06-04T08:33:45.874549 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 196429 2022-09-04T13:02:18.731970 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 94638 2025-06-04T08:33:38.735569 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 94489 2012-10-14T19:19:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 40196 2012-10-14T19:23:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17168 2025-06-04T08:33:49.386500 application/rdf+xml 14330 2025-06-04T08:33:41.996538 image/jpeg 3427 2025-06-04T08:33:41.702581 image/jpeg 123037 2025-06-04T08:33:39.060568 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