A Forest Hymn

by William Cullen Bryant

""A Forest Hymn"" is a poem written by William Cullen Bryant, an American poet and journalist. The poem celebrates the beauty and majesty of the forest, describing it as a place of peace and tranquility. The speaker of the poem marvels at the towering trees, the rustling leaves, and the babbling brooks that make up the forest. He is struck by the sense of awe and wonder that the forest inspires in him, and he feels a deep connection to the natural world. The poem is a tribute to the power and beauty of nature, and it encourages readers to appreciate and protect the environment around them. It is a classic work of American literature that continues to inspire readers today.The Groves Were Man's First Temples. Ere Man Learned.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Poetry

64 pages, Paperback

Published September 10, 2010

About the author

William Cullen Bryant was an American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post.

Reviews

[Miles Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

The poem itself is somewhat formulaic and prosaic. Bryant might be best described as top of the second tier of United States poets. What makes this volume merit four stars? The illustrations, which are simply magnificent.