In 1868, Christopher Latham Sholes invented the first practical typewriter, revolutionizing the way written communication was produced. This invention allowed for faster and more efficient document creation, which significantly impacted business, journalism, and personal correspondence. The typewriter laid the groundwork for modern office equipment and changed the landscape of literacy and publishing, making written communication more accessible to the masses.

The typewriter revolutionized writing and publishing, making poetry more accessible and allowing for new forms of expression. Poets like E.E. Cummings and Langston Hughes utilized the typewriter's capabilities to experiment with form and layout, leading to innovative works that challenged traditional poetic structures.