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Essay Archive - The Works of Poet Carl Sandburg and His Effect on American Poetry
The Works of Poet Carl Sandburg and His Effect on American Poetry
The beloved poet, Carl Sandburg, changed the course of American
poetry. He was a poet, novelist, journalist, and songwriter, yet the
influence of his works have not always been acknowledged. Carl Sandburg's
evocations of American urban and rural life, compassion for people, and his
love of nature, through his works have made an enormous contribution to the
American literary scene.
Carl Sandburg was born on January 6, 1878 to illiterate parents of
Swedish decent in Galesburg, Illinois. Much of S....
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