b. 1849d. 1916
James Whitcomb Riley
Born in Indiana, James Whitcomb Riley was known as "The Hoosier Poet" and, because of his appeal to young readers, was also given the nickname "The Children's Poet."
Photo: James Whitcomb Riley, ca. 1913, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, public domain.
Related Information
Poetry Foundation
poetryfoundation.org/poets/james-whitcomb-rileyIndiana Historical Society
indianahistory.org/our-collections/reference/notable-hoosiers/james-whitcomb-rileyJames Whitcomb Riley Museum
rileymuseumhome.orgRiley Festival
rileyfestival.com/james-whitcomb-rileyPoets.org
poets.org/poet/james-whitcomb-rileySongs
At Dusk2011 · Lullabies and DreamsSteven Mark KohnJames Whitcomb RileyThe Dream2011 · Lullabies and DreamsSteven Mark KohnJames Whitcomb RileyIn the Dark2011 · Lullabies and DreamsSteven Mark KohnJames Whitcomb RileyLullabies and Dreams2011Steven Mark KohnJames Whitcomb RileyLullaby2011 · Lullabies and DreamsSteven Mark KohnJames Whitcomb RileyVigil2011 · Lullabies and DreamsSteven Mark KohnJames Whitcomb Riley
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