Project Gutenberg 1996-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 168 Lindsay, Vachel 1879 1931 Lindsay, Nicholas Vachel General William Booth Enters into Heaven, and Other Poems Produced by A. Light and L. Bowser "General William Booth Enters into Heaven, and Other Poems" by Vachel Lindsay is a collection of poetry that reflects the author's artistic vision and socio-political commentary, written in the early 20th century. This book captures themes of spirituality, social justice, and the intersection of beauty and suffering, articulated through a vibrant, rhythmic style that seeks to restore the oral tradition in poetry. Lindsay's work serves as a critique of society while also advocating for beauty and compassion, often channeling his thoughts through historical and literary figures. The collection's titular poem, "General William Booth Enters into Heaven," serves as a vivid portrayal of the Salvation Army's founder's arrival in heaven alongside the downtrodden and marginalized, celebrating redemption and hope amidst hardship. Throughout the poems, Lindsay intertwines observations of urban life, reflections on love, and calls for social reform, as seen in pieces like "The Drunkards in the Street" and "Why I Voted the Socialist Ticket." His work resonates with a deep empathy for the human condition, calling for both personal and collective transformation through beauty and truth, while his distinct voice invites readers into a world where poetry becomes a powerful instrument for societal change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Booth, William, 1829-1912 American poetry Pastoral poetry Didactic poetry Fantasy poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 129658 2025-08-01T05:24:18.619254 text/html 129479 129411 2025-01-01T05:31:24.319576 2023-10-01T05:13:39.677416 text/html text/html 135823 2025-08-01T05:24:25.407227 application/epub+zip 135968 2025-08-01T05:24:21.871232 application/epub+zip 103213 2025-08-01T05:24:20.701235 application/epub+zip 341072 2025-08-01T05:24:27.537249 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 326639 2025-08-01T05:24:24.546235 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 269428 2022-09-01T05:48:10.113572 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 95502 2025-08-01T05:24:18.340276 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 95369 2021-01-01T07:45:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 37537 2021-01-01T07:45:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18759 2025-08-01T05:24:27.700198 application/rdf+xml 22866 2025-08-01T05:24:21.193248 image/jpeg 4844 2025-08-01T05:24:20.946228 image/jpeg 136045 2025-08-01T05:24:18.629256 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia