The Great American Poets During the nineteenth century, many new authors blossomed in America. They strayed away from that of classical European literature, and instead created their own, unique form of literature. The most popular and greatly appreciated form of literature ... Cullen Bryant was a gifted child who expressed interest in poetry at a young age. He was truly, the first mature American Romantic. Bryant's poetry had many influences. A major influence included English Romanticism. Bryant held an interest in the philosophies of deism; these philosophies played a role in Bryant's wor...

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