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Potato Face
Hardcover
Fairy Tales & FolkloreGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025914893
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Potato Face is a whimsical collection of stories by the celebrated American poet and author Carl Sandburg. Expanding upon the imaginative universe first introduced in his famous Rootabaga Stories, this volume centers on the character of the Potato Face Blind Man. Sitting on his favorite bench in the Village of Liver-and-Onions, the old philosopher shares a series of lyrical, nonsense tales that blend midwestern Americana with surreal fantasy.
Sandburg's unique prose style, characterized by rhythmic repetition and vivid imagery, brings to life a world where the mundane meets the magical. Through the musings of the Potato Face Blind Man, readers are treated to reflections on deep truths, playful humor, and the beauty of the everyday. These stories represent a significant contribution to American folk literature, showcasing Sandburg's ability to craft a modern mythology that appeals to the imagination of both children and adults. Potato Face remains a charming example of the author's creative versatility and his deep affection for the spirit of the American heartland. It is a work of enduring literary value that captures the playful side of one of America's greatest poets.
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