Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and the War Years
Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and the War Years
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1899762
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 19th century
1899
Adult
18+ years
1170L
Super Short Summary
Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and the War Years by Carl Sandburg is a comprehensive biography exploring the life of Abraham Lincoln. It covers his early life on the prairies, his development into a leader, and his presidency during the Civil War, highlighting his struggles, growth, and the impact of his leadership on the United States.
Informative
Contemplative
Inspirational
Melancholic
Nostalgic
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Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and the War Years by Carl Sandburg offers a comprehensive and poetic narrative of Lincoln's life. Praised for its rich detail and lyrical style, it captivates readers. However, some critique its length and occasional lack of academic rigor. Overall, it's a vivid, if sometimes lengthy, portrayal of Lincoln's legacy.
Who Should Read Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and the War Years?
A reader who enjoys Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and the War Years by Carl Sandburg likely has a keen interest in American history, presidential biographies, and detailed narrative storytelling. They may also appreciate works like David Herbert Donald's Lincoln or Doris Kearns Goodwin's Team of Rivals for their in-depth historical analysis and engaging prose.
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The book series Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and the War Years by Carl Sandburg won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1940, further cementing Sandburg's reputation as a significant American author and historian.
Sandburg spent over 30 years researching and writing Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and the War Years, utilizing a vast array of resources including personal papers, letters, and interviews to craft his detailed narrative on Lincoln's life.
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Carl Sandburg's work on Lincoln is notable for its poetic style and narrative flair, blending biography with elements of storytelling to create a vivid portrayal of both Lincoln the man and the era he lived in.
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762
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 19th century
1899
Adult
18+ years
1170L
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