
Vachel Lindsay, in full Nicholas Vachel Lindsay, (born Nov. 10, 1879, Springfield, Ill., U.S.--died Dec. 5, 1931, Springfield), American poet who--in an attempt to revive poetry as an oral art form of the common people--wrote and read to audiences compositions with powerful...

"Collected Poems" showcases the visionary and rhythmic genius of Vachel Lindsay, one of the most distinctive voices in early twentieth-century American literature. Known for his "singing" poetry and dynamic performances, Lindsay sought to restore the oral tradition of verse,...

"Collected Poems" showcases the visionary and rhythmic genius of Vachel Lindsay, one of the most distinctive voices in early twentieth-century American literature. Known for his "singing" poetry and dynamic performances, Lindsay sought to restore the oral tradition of verse,...