Quote by William C. Bryant

This volume presents the correspondence of William Cullen Bryant, one of America's most prominent nineteenth-century poets and editors of the New York Evening Post. The letters span the years 1865 to 1871, a period that represents the twilight of Bryant's long literary and journalistic career. The correspondence provides insight into the thoughts, observations, and personal relationships of a writer who witnessed and participated in the major cultural and political transformations of mid-nineteenth-century America. As Bryant aged during these years, his letters reflect both his continued engagement with public affairs and his personal reflections on mortality, friendship, and the changing world around him. The collection serves as a primary source for understanding the intellectual and social milieu of a leading American literary figure during a pivotal period in the nation's history. more