The Beautiful City

Series: Afterwhiles

James Whitcomb Riley

This poem is a nostalgic and idyllic portrayal of a small town in the American Midwest during the late 19th century. The city is depicted as a place where people live simple lives, free from the troubles and complexities of urban centers. The speaker describes the city's beauty, its peaceful atmosphere, and the sense of community that exists among its residents. The poem also touches on themes of nostalgia and the passing of time, as the speaker reflects on how things used to be in the past. The city... AI Generated Content

~1886 CE

Available in: English