Vachel Lindsay was the most extremely romantic American poet of his generation. "The Golden book of Springfield" is his only novel. "The Golden book of Springfield" is extremely mystical piece of writing. Lindsey tries to do justice to his home state creating a futuristic Illinios filled with life and dignity. Creating the Illinois that differs from one of his time or anyone else’s. Lindsey has a deep knowledge of the occult which is apparent to anyone who reads this book. The book is steeped in
...the occult tradition, filled with magic and mysticism. Like ancient vibrations coming off his midwestern landscapes. This book will leave the reader with a certain level of aboveness, for those who understand what he was trying to say.
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