Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878) - American poet and editor of the New
York Evening Post who practiced law before devoting his life to writing. A
master of blank verse, Bryant's earliest works are considered his best.
The Burial-Place (1818) - Subtitled "A Fragment." Opening lines: Erewhile,
on England's pleasant shores, our sires / Left not their churchyards
unadorned with shades...
