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“The melancholy days are come, the saddest of the year, Of wailing winds, and naked woods and meadows brown and sear.”

Quote by William C. Bryant

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William C. Bryant

William C. Bryant was an American poet, born on November 3, 1794, and died on June 12, 1878. His poetry is known for its concise language and profound emotional expression, which has had a profound impact on American literature. more

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