Chinese Nightingale And Other Poems

Chinese Nightingale and Other Poems

by Vachel Lindsay

This collection of poems by Vachel Lindsay explores a wide range of themes, from the beauty of nature to the struggles for social justice. Lindsay's unique style, which blends free verse with traditional forms, creates a rich and evocative tapestry of language. Some of the most famous poems in this collection include 'The Chinese Nightingale,' 'General William Booth Enters into Heaven,' and 'Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight.'

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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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