bryant
bryant — 名詞
1. An American poet and newspaper editor of the 19th century, William Cullen Bryant
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19 世紀美國詩人及編輯
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.
全班同學分析了 Bryant 的詩作〈Thanatopsis〉，探討作品中對自然與死亡的處理方式。
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 在十七歲時寫下〈Thanatopsis〉，這首詩至今仍是他最著名的作品。
Bryant edited the New-York Evening Post and shaped public views on free trade and slavery.
Bryant 主編《紐約晚郵報》，在自由貿易與奴隸制等議題上引導了公共輿論。
A bronze statue of Bryant stands in Central Park, honoring his contributions to American literature.
中央公園裡矗立著一座 Bryant 的銅像，以紀念他對美國文學的貢獻。
Gabriela read Bryant's translations of Homer's epics for her course on American poetry.
Gabriela 為了修習美國詩歌課程，閱讀了 Bryant 翻譯的荷馬史詩。
用法筆記
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.