Apology For The Bottle Volcanic

Apology for the Bottle Volcanic

by Vachel Lindsay

An Apology for the Bottle Volcanic is a satirical poem by Vachel Lindsay in which the speaker personifies alcohol as a volcanic eruption. The poem humorously explores the effects of alcohol on the body and mind, and ultimately argues that alcohol is a destructive force that should be avoided.

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Vachel Lindsay

United States

Nicholas Vachel Lindsay was an American poet. He is considered a founder of modern singing poetry, as he referred to it, in which verses are meant to be sung or chanted. Lindsay was born in Springfie...

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