bryant
bryant — noun
1. An American poet and newspaper editor of the 19th century, William Cullen Bryant
An American poet and newspaper editor of the 19th century, William Cullen Bryant (1794–1878) wrote Romantic nature poetry and served as editor of the New-York Evening Post for nearly fifty years.
The class analyzed Bryant's poem 'Thanatopsis' for its treatment of nature and death.
used with possessive to refer to a specific work
Bryant wrote 'Thanatopsis' when he was only seventeen, and it remains his best-known poem.
Bryant edited the New-York Evening Post and shaped public views on free trade and slavery.
A bronze statue of Bryant stands in Central Park, honoring his contributions to American literature.
Gabriela read Bryant's translations of Homer's epics for her course on American poetry.
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Typically encountered in discussions of 19th-century American literature and the Romantic movement in poetry. The surname alone (Bryant) is the standard way to refer to the poet in academic and literary contexts.