Smoke and Steel

Smoke and Steel is a collection of poems by American poet Carl Sandburg. The book was first published in 1920 and contains 43 poems. The poems in Smoke and Steel are a reflection of the industrialization and urbanization of America during the early 20th century. The poems are divided into three sections: Smoke and Steel, The Shovel Man, and Subway. In the first section, Smoke and Steel, Sandburg explores the themes of industrialization and the impact of modern technology on society. The poems in this section are characterized by their use of vivid imagery and strong metaphors. The poems in The Shovel Man are more personal and introspective, focusing on the experiences of the working-class. The final section, Subway, is a collection of poems that capture the energy and chaos of urban life.Overall, Smoke and Steel is a powerful collection of poems that captures the essence of a rapidly changing America. Sandburg's use of language and imagery creates a vivid picture of the industrialized world, while also exploring the human experience in the midst of this change. The book is a testament to Sandburg's skill as a poet and his ability to capture the spirit of his time.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.