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 nature, through his works have made an enormo ....
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.... 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
considerably similar, along with dull and boring. He carried poetry to
"new horizons." He, many times, wrote of reality, which was not always
what people wanted to read, but ....
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Number of pages: 7 (approx. 250 words per double-spaced page)
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