Presents an anecdotal account of the life of American poet Carl Sandburg by his close friend Harry Golden, based on Golden's own recollections, as well as Sandburg's personal papers, letters, photographs, and memories.
Presents relevent details of Sandburg's life, reviews his major works, analyzes the themes and craftsmanship in each volume, and examines his achievements.
A biography of the poet who became known for his ability to speak to the common people, by shaping out of the plain English of ordinary Americans the voice of their vast experience.