Welcome to Art and Verse! Today, we’re celebrating the 8th of January by highlighting three extraordinary figures:
- Elvis Presley (b. 1935), the King of Rock and Roll, whose legendary voice and stage presence reshaped modern music.
- Stephen Hawking (b. 1942), the brilliant physicist who changed the way we understand black holes and the universe, inspiring millions with his intellect and resilience.
- Wilkie Collins (b. 1824), a master of suspense and an early pioneer of the modern detective novel, best known for The Woman in White and The Moonstone.
Today’s featured poem is Carl Sandburg’s “Chicago”, a powerful tribute to the bustling city’s gritty spirit and raw beauty.
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