The Farmer's Boy

The Farmer's Boy: A Rural Poem is a work of literature written by Robert Bloomfield and published in 1808. The poem is a celebration of rural life and the hard work of farmers, told through the story of a young boy named Giles, who works on a farm in Suffolk, England.The poem is divided into four parts, each depicting a different season of the year and the tasks that Giles and his fellow farm workers undertake during that time. Bloomfield's vivid descriptions of the countryside, the changing seasons, and the daily routines of farm life make the poem a charming and evocative portrait of rural England in the early 19th century.Throughout the poem, Bloomfield emphasizes the importance of hard work, honesty, and perseverance, values that were highly prized in the rural communities of the time. He also highlights the beauty and simplicity of country life, contrasting it with the artificiality and corruption of city life.The Farmer's Boy was a popular success when it was first published, and it remains a classic of English literature today. It is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the lives and values of rural people in the early 19th century, as well as a delightful work of poetry that celebrates the beauty and richness of the English countryside.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.