This quote uses a simple image to describe how fog quietly and gently rolls in, making the mysterious arrival of nature feel soft and almost alive. It helps you see how even ordinary weather can have a quiet, subtle beauty and presence.
Quote by Carl Sandburg: “The fog comes on little cat feet.”
The fog comes on little cat feet.
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Historical Context
The world was embroiled in World War I, though the United States had not yet officially entered. America was experiencing rapid industrialization and urbanization, and Sandburg captured the interplay of natural phenomena within these changing cityscapes.
About the Author
American poet, biographer, journalist, and editor. He won three Pulitzer Prizes: two for his poetry and one for his biography of Abraham Lincoln. Sandburg was known for his free verse and his celebration of the American working class and landscape.
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