Question: While J. D. Salinger was a writer, what profession did Vachel Lindsay hold?

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The Golden Book of Springfield: The Golden Book of Springfield is a mystic, utopian book by American poet Vachel Lindsay.  It is the only extended, narrative work of prose fiction written by Lindsay.  Written from 1904 to 1918 and published in 1920, it has historically been classified as a work of utopian fiction.  "The Golden Book of Springfield" is a story about Lindsay's hometown of Springfield, Illinois in 1918 and in 2018, when residents of the city work to transform the city into a utopian paradise-city.

Pari (film): Pari (Persian: پری) is a 1995 Iranian motion picture directed by Dariush Mehrjui.  The film is an unauthorized "loose" adaptation of J. D. Salinger's 1961 book "Franny and Zooey".  Though the film could be distributed legally in Iran since the country has no official copyright relations with the United States, Salinger had his lawyers block a planned screening of the film at Lincoln Center in 1998.  Mehrjui called Salinger's action "bewildering," explaining that he saw his film as "a kind of cultural exchange."

Bryan, Bryan, Bryan, Bryan: "Bryan, Bryan, Bryan, Bryan" is a 1919 poem by American poet Vachel Lindsay.  It chronicles William Jennings Bryan's 1896 presidential campaign as seen through the eyes of an idealistic sixteen-year-old, who strongly supported the Democratic Party candidate and was crushed by Bryan's defeat at the hands of the Republican Party.

Vachel Lindsay House: The Vachel Lindsay House is a historic house museum at 603 South 5th Street in Springfield, Illinois.  Built in 1848, it was the birthplace and lifelong home of poet Vachel Lindsay (1879-1931).  It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.  The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency operates the house as a historic house museum and offers tours of the home that emphasize Vachel Lindsay's poetry and art.  It is open seasonally.

Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight: "Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight" is a 1914 poem by American poet Vachel Lindsay.  It portrays Abraham Lincoln walking the streets of Springfield, Illinois, stirred from his eternal sleep, a man, who even in death, is burdened by the tragedies of the modern world.  At the time the poem was written, Lindsay was oppressed by knowledge of the blood and death exacted by World War I.

Vachel Lindsay: Nicholas Vachel Lindsay ( ; November 10, 1879 – December 5, 1931) was an American poet.  He is considered a founder of modern "singing poetry," as he referred to it, in which verses are meant to be sung or chanted.

New Picnic Time: New Picnic Time is the third studio album by American rock band Pere Ubu.  Reportedly the album sessions were stressful and contentious, and after touring, the group disbanded.  They would reform a matter of months later, with Mayo Thompson replacing founding guitarist Tom Herman.  The lyrics for the song "The Voice of the Sand" are based upon the poetry of Vachel Lindsay.

Edgar Lee Masters: Edgar Lee Masters (August 23, 1868 – March 5, 1950) was an American attorney, poet, biographer, and dramatist.  He is the author of "Spoon River Anthology", "The New Star Chamber and Other Essays", "Songs and Satires", "The Great Valley", "The Serpent in the Wilderness" "An Obscure Tale", "The Spleen", "Mark Twain: A Portrait", "Lincoln: The Man", and "Illinois Poems".  In all, Masters published twelve plays, twenty-one books of poetry, six novels and six biographies, including those of Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, Vachel Lindsay, and Walt Whitman.

J. D. Salinger: Jerome David Salinger ( ; January 1, 1919 January 27, 2010) was an American writer who is known for his widely-read novel "The Catcher in the Rye".  Following his early success publishing short stories and "The Catcher in the Rye", Salinger led a very private life for more than a half-century.  He published his final original work in 1965 and gave his last interview in 1980.

Salinger (film): Salinger is a 2013 documentary film about the reclusive writer J. D. Salinger directed and produced by Shane Salerno.  The film tells the story of Salinger's life through interviews with friends, historians, and journalists.  The film premiered at the 40th annual Telluride Film Festival and had a second premiere on the opening night of the Toronto International Film Festival.

Supporting paragraphs: J. D. Salinger Vachel Lindsay
Answer: poet