"Poems by William Cullen Bryant" by William Cullen Bryant is a compilation of poems from the mid-1800s that explores nature, life, death, and what it means to be human, using beauty, sadness, and time moving forward as central ideas. Expressed through many poetic devices, Bryant's work calls attention to both the calm and chaotic sides of being alive. An opening note shows the writer's happiness in sharing his poems with readers in Europe, proving his work had wide appeal. Poems like "The Ages" ponder human mortality and life's repeating patterns, while "Thanatopsis" presents observations about death and finding peace in nature. These poems introduce readers to Bryant's thoughtful manner and his use of strong images to share complicated ideas, encouraging thought about important truths about life.
Poems by William Cullen Bryant
By William Cullen Bryant
Experience profound reflections on life, death, and the beauty of nature through the eyes of a poet whose words transcend continents and time.
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About the AuthorWilliam Cullen Bryant was an American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post. Born in Massachusetts, he started his career as a lawyer but showed an interest in poetry early in his life.
William Cullen Bryant was an American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post. Born in Massachusetts, he started his career as a lawyer but showed an interest in poetry early in his life.
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