Smoke and Steel

Smoke and Steel is a collection of poems by the renowned American poet, Carl Sandburg. The book was first published in 1920 and is considered one of Sandburg's most important works. The collection is divided into two parts: Smoke and Steel. The first part, Smoke, contains poems that focus on the industrialization and urbanization of America during the early 20th century. Sandburg describes the smoky, gritty, and noisy world of factories, trains, and skyscrapers. He also explores the lives of the workers who toil in these industries, often in harsh conditions.The second part, Steel, delves deeper into the human condition. Sandburg reflects on the struggles of everyday life, the search for meaning and purpose, and the inevitability of death. He also celebrates the beauty of nature and the power of love and human connection.Throughout the book, Sandburg employs free verse and a conversational style, using everyday language to convey complex ideas. His poems are often characterized by their vivid imagery, powerful metaphors, and social commentary.Smoke and Steel is a timeless work that captures the spirit of America during a time of rapid change and growth. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, history, and culture.1920. Sandburg, Pulitzer Prize winning poet, was virtually unknown to the literary world when, in 1914, a group of his poems appeared in the nationally circulated Poetry magazine. His work found beauty and glory in the simple America that surrounded him: the farms, industry, landscape, culture, and most importantly, the American people. Smoke and Steel, one of his earlier collections of poems, helped establish his reputation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.