Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 395 Carleton, Will 1845 1912 Carleton, W. M. (William McKendree) Carleton, William McKendree Farm Ballads Produced by David Widger "Farm Ballads" by Will Carleton is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century. This book reflects the life and experiences of rural America, capturing the essence of farm life through the lens of humor, love, heartache, and social commentary. It offers insights into the complexities of relationships, both romantic and familial, within the backdrop of rural living. The collection features various poems that explore themes such as marital discord in "Betsey and I Are Out" and "How Betsey and I Made Up," showcasing the ups and downs of relationships with whimsy and earnestness. Other poems, like "Gone with a Handsomer Man," tackle themes of love and loss in a lighthearted yet poignant manner. Carleton's verse walks readers through the triumphs and trials of everyday life on the farm, from raising children to coping with economic challenges. With its blend of humor, nostalgia, and realism, "Farm Ballads" provides a relatable glimpse into the heart of rural life and the human spirit's resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/9500/9500-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Farm life -- Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 156324 2025-07-04T08:59:42.611960 text/html 163922 2021-01-02T06:06:30 text/html 2971421 2025-07-04T08:59:46.942931 application/epub+zip 2972456 2025-07-04T08:59:43.590967 application/epub+zip 108549 2025-07-04T08:59:43.068978 application/epub+zip 3043601 2025-07-04T08:59:49.199946 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3010572 2025-07-04T08:59:46.412002 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 151668 2022-09-05T04:28:34.191053 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 107225 2025-07-04T08:59:41.904985 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 108607 2021-01-02T06:06:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18450 2025-07-04T08:59:49.374923 application/rdf+xml 15544 2025-07-04T08:59:43.173952 image/jpeg 2328 2025-07-04T08:59:43.121952 image/jpeg 2924470 2021-01-02T06:06:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 42994 2021-01-02T06:06:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 2912396 2025-07-04T08:59:42.720038 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