Vachel Lindsay

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General William Booth Enters into Heaven, and Other Poems (eBook, ePUB)

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Nicholas Vachel Lindsay (1879-1931) was an American poet. His exuberant recitation of some of his work led some critics to compare it to jazz poetry despite his persistent protests. Because of his use of American Midwest themes he also became known as the "Prairie Troubador". The Lindsays lived next door to the Illinois Executive Mansion, home of the Governor of Illinois. This location of his childhood home had its influence on Lindsay, and one of his poems, "The Eagle Forgotten", eulogizes Illinois governor John P. Altgeld, whom Lindsay admired for his courage in pardoning the anarchists involved in the Haymarket Riot - despite the strong protests of US President Grover Cleveland. Growing up in Springfield influenced Lindsay in other ways as well, as evidenced in such poems as "On the Building of Springfield" and culminating in poems praising Springfield's most famous resident, Abraham Lincoln. Amongst his other works are: General William Booth Enters into Heaven and Other Poems (1913), The Congo and Other Poems (1914), The Art of the Moving Picture (1915) and The Chinese Nightingale and Other Poems (1917).

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Nicholas Vachel Lindsay, known as Vachel Lindsay, was an American poet acclaimed for his potent rhythm and animated verse, which heralded a significant departure from the prosaic poetry of the early 20th century. Born on November 10, 1879, in Springfield, Illinois, Lindsay's poetry exhibited an incantatory and performative quality that resonated with the American spirit. One of his most notable works is 'General William Booth Enters into Heaven, and Other Poems' published in 1913. This collection represents Lindsay's profound religious sentiment and his innovative use of rhythm, which was often compared to the cadences of the evangelical preachers of his era. Lindsay's audacious style, characterized by his so-called 'higher vaudeville,' fused traditional literature with the engaging elements of performance. Although not all critics were enamored with Lindsay's style, his contribution to the American literary canon is marked by the vivid imagery and dramatic expression that brought his works to life. His approach to poetry was theatrical, seeking to engage audiences not merely through print but through recitation and performance, thereby expanding the conventional boundaries of the literary experience. Lindsay's literary style intricately blended social commentary with the vibrancy of American folk culture, thus immortalizing his unique voice within the pantheon of early 20th-century American poets.

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• Verlag: iOnlineShopping.com
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Dezember 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788829597734
• Artikelnr.: 54951956