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.
"I Cannot Forget with What Fervid Devotion" (1826) - Possibly penned as
early as 1815, this nostalgic poem was first published in 1826 then revised
in 1832. Opening lines: I cannot forget with what fervid devotion / I
worshipped the visions of verse and of fame;...
