
POEMS
BY
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT.
POEMS.
TRANSLATIONS.
TRANSLATIONS.
LATER POEMS.
LATER POEMS.
NOTES
NOTES.
A thoughtful gathering of verses invites listeners into the mind of a 19th‑century poet who sees the world as a tapestry of nature, history, and moral reflection. From the quiet contemplation of aging and the dignity of a life well‑lived to the awe inspired by sunrise‑lit fields and restless oceans, each poem balances personal feeling with a broader, almost reverent, view of humanity’s place in the cosmos.
The collection moves through seasons of the soul—grappling with loss, celebrating quiet virtue, and pondering the restless march of time. It offers glimpses of ancient societies, the rise and fall of empires, and the hopeful promise that kindness and perseverance can illuminate even the darkest moments.
Rendered in clear, melodic language, these poems resonate with listeners today, offering moments of calm introspection and gentle encouragement. The verses flow with a steady rhythm that makes the timeless themes of love, duty, and the natural world feel both intimate and universal.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (278K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by richyfourtytwo, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Jul 21, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1794–1878
A major voice in early American poetry, he is best remembered for the meditative classic Thanatopsis and for writing vividly about nature. He also spent decades shaping public opinion as the influential editor of the New-York Evening Post.
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