
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,...