Thanatopsis
Thanatopsis
Thanatopsis is a poem written by William Cullen Bryant when he was just 18 years old, published in 1817. It reflects on death and the natural world's role in comforting humanity, presenting the earth as a universal resting place for all. The poem's serene meditation on mortality and nature's embrace has made it Bryant's most notable work, influencing American poetry and thought on death.
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