Farm Ballads

In "Farm Ballads," Will Carleton masterfully captures the life of rural America in the late 19th century through a series of poignant and evocative poems. Written in a robust, accessible style, the collection employs common vernacular and vivid imagery to reflect the struggles, joys, and unflinching realities of farming life. Carleton'Äôs keen observations are steeped in the romanticism of pastora...