The Works Of Poet Carl Sandburg And His Effect On American Poetry
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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 natur ....
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.... contemporaries. He let his
mind travel, and be free. His works included the use of free verse,
colloquialisms, an original type of rhythm, and oddly structured, prosaic
poetry that emphasized key phrases and images.(clc 35, 338) Sandburg was
the first of a long line of poets and authors to use the words and phrases
that he created in his poetry.
Sandburg's style of writing is what changed the course of American
poetry. Before Sandburg, most poetry and other literary works were
considerabl ....
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