Originally posted by Capo de La Cosa Nostra: I think "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll" is one of the most amazing poems ever.
There was a period of time (in the early 60's) when Dylan wrote this that were unrivalled in rock history (IMHO). His "With God on Our Side" and "The Ballad of Hollis Brown" (along with "Hattie Caroll") are among my favorites.
