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100 1 _aLindsay, Vachel,
_d1879-1931
245 1 0 _aGeneral William Booth Enters into Heaven, and Other Poems
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1996
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBooth, William, 1829-1912
653 _aAmerican poetry
653 _aPastoral poetry
653 _aDidactic poetry
653 _aFantasy poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/424
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