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Going to the Stars
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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025689838
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Going to the Stars is a vibrant collection of poetry and original drawings by the celebrated American poet Vachel Lindsay. This work captures Lindsay's unique artistic vision, blending his signature rhythmic, musical verse with his own distinctive hieroglyphic illustrations. The collection is deeply rooted in the natural world, drawing significant inspiration from Lindsay's hiking travels through the majestic landscapes of Glacier National Park.
Throughout the volume, Lindsay explores themes of celestial wonder, spiritual discovery, and the rugged beauty of the American wilderness. His poems possess a visionary quality, seeking to connect the earthly experience of the traveler with the infinite expanse of the night sky. The integration of his sketches alongside the text reflects his belief that poetry and visual art should function as a unified mode of expression.
As a notable piece of 20th-century literature, Going to the Stars showcases the experimental spirit of a poet who sought to revitalize the oral tradition of poetry while engaging with the modernist movements of his time. It remains an evocative testament to Lindsay's fascination with the cosmos and his enduring devotion to the American landscape.
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