Idylls of the Skillet Fork by Payson Sibley Wild
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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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wild, Payson Sibley, 1869-1951 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19000837 |
| Title | Idylls of the Skillet Fork |
| Original Publication | Chicago: Ralph Fletcher Seymour, 1918. |
| Note | Reprinted in part from the Chicago Tribune. |
| Credits | Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Dialect poetry, American |
| Subject | Country life -- United States -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72807 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72807-0 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 379 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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