Carl Sandburg (1878–1967) was an American poet, writer, and folklorist known for his poetry, biographies, and works on American culture. His collections “Chicago Poems” and “Cornhuskers” celebrated the vitality of American life, while his biography of Abraham Lincoln earned him a Pulitzer Prize. Sandburg’s contributions to American literature and his role as a chronicler of the American experience are highly regarded.
Short Stories written by Carl Sandburg
How Gimme the Ax Found Out About the Zigzag Railroad 1922 - One day Gimme the Ax said to himself, Today I go to the post office and around, looking around. Maybe… ... Read more
How They Broke Away to Go to Rootabaga Country 1922 - Gimme the Ax lived in a house where everything is the same as it always was. The chimney sits on… ... Read more
How to Tell Corn Fairies If You See ‘Em 1922 - If you have ever watched the little corn begin to march across the black lands and then slowly change to… ... Read more
Poker Face the Baboon and Hot Dog the Tiger 1922 - When the moon has a green rim with red meat inside and black seeds on the red meat, then in… ... Read more
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