Complex sentence: Ishmael Scott Reed (born February 22,1938) is an American poet, novelist, essayist, songwriter, playwright, editor and publisher, who is known for his satirical works challenging American political culture, and highlighting political and cultural oppression.
Split into simpler sentences: Ishmael Scott Reed (born February 22,1938) is an American poet, novelist, essayist, songwriter, playwright, editor and publisher. Reed is known for his satirical works challenging American political culture, and highlighting political and cultural oppression.