William Cullen Bryant, Thanatops Quotes

A collection of quotes by William Cullen Bryant, Thanatops.

William Cullen Bryant was an American poet and journalist, best known for his poem "Thanatopsis." Born on November 3, 1794, in Massachusetts, Bryant displayed a passion for writing from a young age. His contemplative and introspective poetry often explored themes of nature, mortality, and the human condition. Bryant's works were widely celebrated for their lyrical beauty and philosophical depth. Alongside his literary pursuits, he also had a successful career as a journalist and editor, contributing to various newspapers. Bryant's influence on American literature and his contribution to the Romantic movement continues to be celebrated today. He passed away on June 12, 1878.

So live, that when thy summons comes to joinThe innumerable

So live, that when thy summons comes to joinThe innumerable caravan, which movesTo that mysterious realm, where each shall takeHis chamber in the silent halls of death,Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night,Scourged to his dungeon, but, sustained and soothedBy an unfaltering trust, approach thy graveLike one who wraps the drapery of his couchAbout him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.

William Cullen Bryant, Thanatops

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