Vignette-Journalist To Catalyst

Massachusett's Willianm Cullen Bryant
The first 'All American' poetic giant;
with verses in 'American English'
Focussed the new nation's eyes
as his poetry became widely recognised.



Bryant(1794-1878) found fam with 'to a Waterfowl' & 'The Prairies' & also helped lay the 
foundations for 'American' poetry as well as creating Central Park NY
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Sweetheart Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 7:08 PM
A nice narrative tribute Brian.. am learning more and more from u..thankxxx..luv.. Linda-Marie
Kendrick Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Not familiar with his work...I'll have to look it up and see if I have read some but just did not remember the name. Keep the creative and educational pen flowing. Sara
Culverhouse Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 5:36 AM
great piece of historrical trivia, thanks for sharing.
Parrish-Spence Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 4:40 AM
This historical poem is good. I loe English Lit. Thanks for the poetic vignette.
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