William Cullen Bryant

William Cullen Bryant was an American writer of the 19th century. His most notable work is the poem "Thanatopsis", published in 1817.

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• Lifetime: 3 November 1794 • 12 June 1878
• Main form: Poetry
• Literary movement: American Romanticism
• Circles: The Fireside Poets
• Mid-2026 popularity rank: --

"Truth crushed to earth shall rise again."