The Complete Works of James Whitcomb Riley, Vol. 2: In Which the Poems, Including a Number Heretofore Unpublished, Are Arranged in the Order in Which . Notes and a Life Sketch of the Author

A complete, chronologically arranged view of James Whitcomb Riley’s poetry that gives readers both familiar favorites and new pieces, with context that enriches every verse.

The volume presents Riley’s poems in the order they were written, paired with photographs, bibliographic notes, and a life sketch of the author. It brings together published work and a number of pieces previously unpublished, offering a richer sense of Riley’s voice and craft.

• Poems arranged in the order they were written, helping readers trace the poet’s development
• Photographs, bibliographic notes, and a life sketch for added context
• Some previously unpublished pieces included for discovery
• Notes that illuminate Riley’s influences and place in American verse