Poet. 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.
Poet. 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
Family Members
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Peter Bryant
1767–1820
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Sarah Snell Bryant
1768–1847
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Frances Fairchild Bryant
1797–1866 (m. 1821)
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Austin Bryant
1793–1866
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Cyrus Bryant
1798–1865
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Sarah Snell Bryant Shaw
1802–1824
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Arthur Bryant
1803–1883
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Louisa Charity Bryant Olds
1805–1868
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John Howard Bryant
1807–1902
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Frances Bryant Godwin
1822–1893
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Julia Sands Bryant
1831–1907
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Julia Sands Bryant
1831–1907
Flowers
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