How does sandburg portray lincoln as a politician?
a. practical
b. misleading
c. dishonest
d. amateurish

A. Practical.

Explanation:

Carl Sandburg's "Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years and the War years" is a two-volume biography and one of the most widely read books about Lincoln. The first volume deals with Lincoln's early life while the second deals with the life of Lincoln post his election as president. He adopts a biographical tone, however, the critics call it freak and atypical.  

Carl himself felt blessed to be born in the era of Lincoln. He portrayed Lincoln as a practical politician as the efforts Sandburg has put in to read Lincoln despite having the lack of historical sources are reflected in the authenticity and realistic blend of his work. He reflected his intensity towards self-education, Passionate love for politics and revolutionary thoughts on slavery. Thus, he adopts a practical approach to his portrayal of Lincoln as a human-being, politician, reformer, revolutionary, and many more.

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