# James Whitcomb Riley — Poetry character guide

> James Whitcomb Riley in Poetry by Henry van Dyke Jr..

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0045-little-boatie

## Who they are

The poet, referenced as a character.

## In the story

### [To James Whitcomb Riley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_10_se/chapters/to-james-whitcomb-riley)

The poet being addressed, celebrated for his book 'Book of Joyous Children' and his ability to create simple, heartfelt poetry that stays close to the human heart.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_10_se/characters/james_whitcomb_riley
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_10_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_10_se/characters