Thursday, November 14, 2024

AUTUMN, THE YEAR'S LAST...


 



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.



38 comments:

  1. Definitely one of my favourite seasons.

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  2. What a beautiful quote that is.

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  3. It was interesting to read about the fireside poets.

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  4. I 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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  5. Not sure if it's the lovliest smile....but great all the same.

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  6. until 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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    1. Thank you for sharing this Sandra and knowing that poetry isn’t your thing, makes me more appreciative of you leaving a comment here. I have always loved reading poetry. I love reading quotes. They are most often a reminder for me of what is really important in life.

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  7. Thank you for sharing.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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    1. You are very welcome R’s Rue and thank you :)

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  8. I 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.

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    1. I know, I have never heard of that and yes, very brave. Thanks Ginny :)

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  9. You 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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    1. It’s the fun part, coming across a quote that I enjoy, wanting to share, and finding out about the person who wrote it. I love that! Thanks Red :)

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  10. Lovely quote. Autumn makes me both wistful and brings a smile. :)

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  11. I agree I love this time of year
    hugs Cecilia

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  12. Autumn is my favorite time of year also!!

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  13. I really love this quote and the information about the Fireside Poets. Very interesting Denise.

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  14. I do enjoy the colors of Autumn!

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    1. They are amazing aren’t they? Thank you Ellen :)

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  15. Me gusto la cita y la fotografía. Te mando un beso.

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    1. Estou feliz que você tenha gostado deles. Muito obrigado :) Mando um beijo.

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