James whitcomb riley biography of martin luther

American poet from Indianapolis

For the former passenger train, see James Whitcomb Riley (train).

James Whitcomb Riley (October 7, – July 22, ) was an American writer, poet, and best-selling author.

During his lifetime he was known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "Children's Poet" for his dialect works and his children's poetry.

James whitcomb riley biography of martin luther king

His poems tend to be humorous or sentimental. Of the approximately 1, poems Riley wrote, the majority are in dialect. His famous works include "Little Orphant Annie" and "The Raggedy Man".

Riley began his career writing verses as a sign maker and submitting poetry to newspapers.

Thanks in part to poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's endorsement, he eventually earned successive jobs at Indiana newspaper publishers during the late s.

James whitcomb riley biography of martin luther

He gradually rose to prominence during the s through his poetry reading tours. He traveled a touring circuit first in the Midwest, and then nationally, appearing either alone or with other famous talents. Duri