Definition

Proper noun: - An American poet and biographer: Carl Sandburg was a United States writer, primarily remembered for his poetry written in free verse and for his extensive six-volume biography of President Abraham Lincoln. He lived from 1878 to 1967.

Usage

• As a subject or object referring to the person:
  • Carl Sandburg won three Pulitzer Prizes.
  • We studied the works of Carl Sandburg in our American literature class.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to a body of work or style:
  • The simplicity and rhythm of Carl Sandburg influenced many later poets.
  • This poem has a very Carl Sandburg feel to it.

Variants and Related Words

• Sandburgian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Carl Sandburg or his works.
  • The poet's Sandburgian style celebrates industrial and rural America.

Synonyms

• Poet
• Biographer
• Author
• Writer

Related Phrases

• "Chicago Poems": Refers to Carl Sandburg's famous 1916 poetry collection.
  • "Chicago" is the most famous poem from Carl Sandburg's "Chicago Poems".

Noun

1. United States writer remembered for his poetry in free verse and his six volume biography of Abraham Lincoln (1878-1967)