who wrote an epic poem about the depression? john steinbeck richard wright w. c. fields carl sandburg February 26, 2026 • 1 min read TwitterFacebookWhatsAppLinkedInTelegramCopy Link Carl Sandburg wrote the epic poem about the Depression. Written by Mayilvahanan "Reading is my favorite occupation, when I have leisure for it and books to read." — This philosophy guides my writing and exploration of ideas.