Reflections on the Impact of War Through 'Grass' by Carl Sandburg
Delve into the haunting verses of Carl Sandburg's "Grass," which vividly portrays the aftermath of wars like Austerlitz, Waterloo, Gettysburg, Ypres, and Verdun. Explore the poignant imagery of the poem, reflecting on the sacrifice and devastation of the nations involved in the Great War, as presented through powerful statistics and images. Witness the enduring presence of nature amidst the horrors of human conflict, inviting contemplation on the profound impacts of war throughout history.
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Grass Carl Sandburg (1918) Pile the bodies high at Austerlitz and Waterloo. Shovel them under and let me work I am the grass; I cover all. And pile them high at Gettysburg And pile them high at Ypres and Verdun. Shovel them under and let me work. Two years, ten years, and passengers ask the conductor: What place is this? Where are we now? I am the grass. Let me work.
Video of the Meuse-Argonne moving images
Nations engaged in the war 1914-1918 Battle deaths Russia 1,700,000 Germany 1,600,000 France 1,385,800 Great Britain 900,000 Austria 900,000 Italy 364,000 Turkey 250,000 Serbia and Montenegro 125,000 Belgium 102,000 Bulgaria 100,000 Romania 100,000 United States 50,300 Greece 7,000 Portugal 2,000 Total 7,485,600
