
RUBÁIYÁT OF DOC SIFERS BY JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY
ILLUSTRATED BY C. M. RELYEA
RUBÁIYÁT OF DOC SIFERS
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Inside this charming collection you’ll find a cascade of verses, playful sketches, and occasional prose that pulse with the rhythm of small‑town life. The pieces orbit a larger‑than‑life figure named Doc Sifers, a wandering doctor‑like character whose exploits range from roadside rescues to gentle horse‑talk, all rendered in a folksy, almost musical dialect. Each stanza carries the warmth of a hearthside story, inviting listeners to wander fields, creeks, and bustling village squares.
The book’s tone swings from mischievous ribbing to sincere admiration, offering both humor and heartfelt tribute. Illustrated with period woodcuts, the verses echo the cadence of late‑nineteenth‑century poetry while remaining surprisingly accessible today. It’s an ideal listening experience for anyone who loves vivid portraiture of community, language that sings, and the timeless charm of a local legend.
Language
en
Duration
~30 minutes (29K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Therese Wright and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2010-06-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1849–1916
Best known as the “Hoosier Poet,” he wrote warm, musical verse about Midwestern life, childhood, and everyday people. His poems were hugely popular in his lifetime and helped make him one of America’s best-loved public literary figures.
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