William Cullen Bryant (1890)

William Cullen Bryant (1890) is a biography of the American poet, journalist, and editor William Cullen Bryant, written by John Bigelow. The book chronicles Bryant's life from his childhood in rural Massachusetts to his rise as one of the most prominent literary figures of his time. Bigelow explores Bryant's early interest in poetry and his eventual move to New York City, where he became a journalist and editor for the New York Evening Post. The book also delves into Bryant's political views, including his opposition to slavery and support for the Union during the Civil War. Throughout the biography, Bigelow offers insights into Bryant's personal life, including his marriage to Frances Fairchild and his relationships with other literary figures of the time, such as Edgar Allan Poe and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Overall, William Cullen Bryant (1890) offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of America's most important literary figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.