He was a poet, novelist, journalist, and songwriter, yet the influence of

his works have not always been acknowledged. Carl Sandburg's evocations

of American urban and rural life, compassion for people, and his love of

nature, through his works have made an enormous contribution to the

Carl Sandburg was born on January 6, 1878 to illiterate parents of

Swedish decent in Galesburg, Illinois. Much of Sandburg's literary works

are a result of his life time observations. He, more generously than many

of his fellow authors, left a detailed account of his wanderings, his

numerous jobs, his early struggles, and his successes in life. His own

life fascinated him.(Rogers 19) Therefore, he felt he wanted to share his

fascination with the people he enjoyed writing about.

Carl Sandburg is so greatly remembered because his writing was

considerably different from the writing of his contemporaries. He let his

mind travel, and be free. His works included the use of free verse,

colloquialisms, an original type of rhythm, and oddly structured, prosaic

poetry that emphasized key phrases and images.(clc 35, 338

There became a time in Sandburg's life when he no longer had a desire to

of his complex interest in them. "Mr. Sandburg loves people, I should say

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