First published 2022
William Cullen Bryant's poems capture the grandeur and solace of the natural world. From the thundering cataract to the gentle meadow, his words evoke the sublime beauty of the American landscape. As the nation grapples with industrialization and westward expansion, Bryant's poems offer a counterpoint - a reverence for the untamed wilderness and a warning against its destruction. Through lyrical verse, he distills the human experience, exploring themes of mortality, spirituality, and the enduring power of the natural order. This definitive collection invites readers to discover the timeless artistry of one of America's most influential poets.
Genres: biography, classic-literature, american-fiction, 20th-century, american, biography-memoir, 19th-century, american-history
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: reverence-for-nature, warning-against-destruction
Setting: America
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century
484 pages · Hardcover · Legare Street Press