William cullen bryant was an american romantic poet, journalist, and longtime editor of the new york evening post. Book is in good condition with owners bookplate, date on the front endpaper, darkened spine, wear and soil. Poet and editor william cullen bryant stood among the most celebrated figures in the frieze of 19thcentury america. The fame he won as a poet while in his youth remained with him as he entered his 80s.
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Books by william cullen bryant author of thanatopsis. Poems by william cullen bryant hardcover book ebay. Poems, by william cullen bryant by william cullen bryant. Poems by william cullen bryant and millions of other books are available for. I was actually surprised to know one of our great authors of old did write such poems. Bryant has written some of the very best poetry that we have had in america. William cullen bryant brint, 17941878, american poet and newspaper editor, b. Poems by william cullen bryant hardcover antique poetry book. The book is not dated, however there is a name written in it with the year 1884 see photos. William cullen bryants poems with analysis, the authors. William cullen bryant has 302 books on goodreads with 11837 ratings. Bryant s poems by william cullen bryant posted by jsmith052277. Thanatopsis is considered to be the first great poem written in america.
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