Vachel Lindsay

Nicholas Vachel Lindsay was an American poet who is recognized as the pioneer of modern singing poetry. He was born on November 10, 1879, and passed away on December 5, 1931. Lindsay's poetry style involves singing or chanting verses, and he is credited with reviving the musical qualities of poetry that were prevalent in ancient Greek literature. His letters to the renowned poet Yeats extensively discuss his aims of bringing back the musical essence in poetry.