The Horkey

The Horkey

Robert Bloomfield

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781248374504
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'The Horkey,' a ballad by Robert Bloomfield, offers a vivid glimpse into the rustic life and harvest traditions of rural England. This engaging poem captures the spirit of the countryside and the camaraderie of farm laborers during the horkey, a harvest home celebration. Bloomfield’s detailed descriptions and rhythmic verse bring to life the sights, sounds, and sentiments of a bygone era. Readers will appreciate the poem’s authentic portrayal of agricultural life and its enduring themes of community and gratitude.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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