The Farmer's Boy

The Farmer's Boy by Robert Bloomfield is a classic poem that tells the story of a young boy named Giles, who grows up in rural England and dreams of becoming a farmer like his father. The poem is divided into four parts, each representing a different season of the year, and follows Giles as he learns the ways of the land and the animals that inhabit it.Throughout the poem, Bloomfield paints a vivid picture of life in the countryside, describing the changing seasons, the work of the farmers, and the beauty of nature. He also explores the themes of hard work, perseverance, and the importance of family and community.The Farmer's Boy was first published in 1800 and quickly became a popular work of literature, inspiring many other writers and poets. It is still widely read and admired today for its lyrical language and its celebration of the simple pleasures of rural life.THE FARMER'S life displays in every part A moral lesson to the sensual heart. Though in the lap of Plenty, thoughtful still, He looks beyond the present good or ill; Nor estimates alone one blessing's worth, From changeful seasons, or capricious earth; But views the future with the present hours.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.