What is William Cullen Bryant known for?

What is William Cullen Bryant known for? William Cullen Bryant, (born Nov. 3, 1794, Cummington, Mass., U.S.—died , New York City), poet of nature, best remembered for “Thanatopsis,” and editor for 50 years of the New York Evening Post. A descendant of early Puritan immigrants, Bryant at 16 entered the sophomore class of Williams College. … Continue reading What is William Cullen Bryant known for?