Carl Sandburg
1878 - 1967
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Biography
Carl Sandburg (1878-1967) was an American poet, writer, and editor known for his works that reflected the lives of the American people, especially those from the Midwest. He won three Pulitzer Prizes, two for his poetry and one for his biography of Abraham Lincoln. Sandburg's most famous works include 'Chicago Poems', 'Rootabaga Stories', and his six-volume biography 'Abraham Lincoln: The War Years'. He was a prominent figure in American literature, blending traditional poetic forms with modernist free verse.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.
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I'm an idealist. I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way.
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Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance.
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Nearly all the best things that came to me in life have been unexpected, unplanned by me.
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The past is a bucket of ashes.