The barefoot time by Adelbert Farrington Caldwell
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"The Barefoot Time" by Adelbert Farrington Caldwell is a collection of children's verses and poems, written in the early 20th century. This work delves into themes of childhood wonder, innocence, and the events of rural life, capturing the essence of a simpler time. The verses largely explore various aspects of childhood experiences, reflections on nature, and the heartwarming reminiscences of growing up. The collection includes a range of poems that express the
simplicity and beauty of life, as well as the complex emotions tied to memories of family and play. For instance, the titular poem "The Barefoot Time" highlights the nostalgic longing for carefree days of youth, while others like "The Tenement Babies" shed light on the harsher realities faced by children in less fortunate circumstances. Throughout the collection, Caldwell employs a rhythmic and engaging style, making it accessible and delightful for readers both young and old. The poems resonate with universal themes of love, loss, and the joy of discovery, encapsulating the essence of childhood in a time when life was perceived as sweetly innocent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Caldwell, Adelbert Farrington, 1867-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | The barefoot time |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Matthew Wheaton 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: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41026 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41026-5 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 507 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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