William Cullen Bryant (November 3, 1794 to June 12th, 1878) 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.
In 1825, Bryant relocated to New York City where he became an editor of two major newspapers. He also emerged as one of the most significant poets in early literary America and has been grouped among the fireside poets for his accessible and popular poetry.
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ReplyDeleteIt was interesting to read about the fireside poets.
ReplyDeleteI vaguely knew of the Fireside Poets, but not much detail. As a child I devoured Longfellow. Sadly, I hardly read poetry any more. I should make the effort.
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ReplyDeleteuntil blogging friends came along, I never read a poem that I was not forced to read by a teacher, and the names are vaguely in my head of some of these poets, the only one I really remember was Shakespeare because my English teachers all loved him.. I did check out the link and do remember some of the names but not their poetry.
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ReplyDeleteI did not know any of this about him. Imagine that, a lawyer! and a romantic as well! And I'm thinking it was kind of brave to quit such a lucrative career and try a literary career.
ReplyDeleteYou find some very interesting poets along the way to your quotes. this is the first time I've heard of Bryant.
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