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_aLindsay, Vachel, _d1879-1931 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aGeneral William Booth Enters into Heaven, and Other Poems |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1996 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 1996-02-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by A. Light and L. Bowser | ||
| 520 | _a"General William Booth Enters into Heaven, and Other Poems" by Vachel Lindsay is a collection of poetry that reflects the author's artistic vision and socio-political commentary, written in the early 20th century. This book captures themes of spirituality, social justice, and the intersection of beauty and suffering, articulated through a vibrant, rhythmic style that seeks to restore the oral tradition in poetry. Lindsay's work serves as a critique of society while also advocating for beauty and compassion, often channeling his thoughts through historical and literary figures. The collection's titular poem, "General William Booth Enters into Heaven," serves as a vivid portrayal of the Salvation Army's founder's arrival in heaven alongside the downtrodden and marginalized, celebrating redemption and hope amidst hardship. Throughout the poems, Lindsay intertwines observations of urban life, reflections on love, and calls for social reform, as seen in pieces like "The Drunkards in the Street" and "Why I Voted the Socialist Ticket." His work resonates with a deep empathy for the human condition, calling for both personal and collective transformation through beauty and truth, while his distinct voice invites readers into a world where poetry becomes a powerful instrument for societal change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aBooth, William, 1829-1912 | ||
| 653 | _aAmerican poetry | ||
| 653 | _aPastoral poetry | ||
| 653 | _aDidactic poetry | ||
| 653 | _aFantasy poetry | ||
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