The Maturity of James Whitcomb Riley: Fortune's Way With the Poet in the Prime of Life and After (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Marcus Dickey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365169617 ISBN 13: 9780365169611

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the early years that shaped a beloved Hoosier poet

This nonfiction portrait traces James Whitcomb Riley’s start as a writer and performer, from his first onstage turns to the path that led him to public readings and a life on the platform.

In these pages you’ll follow Riley’s childhood talents, the pull of the stage, and the practical choices that steered him toward a lifetime of storytelling—and the occasional setback that tempered his rise. The narrative stays close to the facts of his early experiences, showing how his early dreams met the realities of performance, publishing, and craft.

• Learn how Riley found his voice through character, rhythm, and audience connection
• See his early acting misfires, improv moments, and the move from stage to reader
• Understand how his friendships, mentors, and local scenes influenced his writing
• Track the formation of his publishing relationships and the road to his first books

Ideal for readers interested in American literary beginnings, stage history, and Riley’s journey from the board to the podium.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365169617
• ISBN 13: 9780365169611
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 471