| Birth: | Nov. 3, 1794 | | Death: | Jun. 12, 1878 | 
Poet, Editor. His first poem, "Thanatopsis," was published when the poet was 17 years old. His first book of poetry was published in 1821, though it earned him less than $15. He continued writing, building a national reputation as a "fireside poet," while working to make ends meet. He practiced law for a short time in Massachusetts before moving to New York to work as an editor. Eventually, he became editor-in-chief of the New York Evening Post, a post he held for 50 years. After his death, a park in New York was named Bryant Park in his honor. (bio by: Midnightdreary)
Search Amazon for William Bryant | | | Burial:
Roslyn Cemetery
Roslyn
Nassau County
New York, USA |
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Record added: Jan 01, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 142 |
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