Nicholas Vachel Lindsay (November 10, 1879 – December 5, 1931) was an American poet. His exuberant recitation of some of his work led some critics to compare it to jazz poetry despite his persistent protests. Because of his use of American Midwest themes he also became known as the "Prairie Troubador."

1925. American poet born to a family of evangelical Disciples of Christ, Lindsay transferred his crusading spirit to converting Americans to a love of poetry. His poetry explored American subjects and heroes, with patriotism and a mystic faith in the earth and nature. Contents: Adventures While Preaching Hieroglyphic Sermons; Invocation for The Map of the Universe; Adventures While Singing These Songs: Section I-Nightingales; Section II-Orations, College War-Cries, and Olympic Games; Section III-Litany of the Heroes; Section IV-Verses of an Especially Inscriptional Character; Section V-Moon Poems; Section VI-Incense, and Praise, and Whim, and Glory; Section VII-Runes of the Road; Section VIII-Home Town; Section IX-Politics; Section X-Songs Based on American Hieroglyphics, Cartoons, and Motion Pictures; and Section XI-A Song Based on Egyptian Hieroglyphics.