Song For New Year's Eve

Song For New Year's Eve

by William Cullen Bryant

''A Song for New Year's Eve'' is a poem by William Cullen Bryant, written in 1859. It reflects on the passage of time, the inevitability of death, and the hope for a better future. The poem is written in a contemplative and melancholic tone, yet it ultimately expresses a sense of optimism and faith in the enduring power of human spirit.

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William Cullen Bryant was an American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post. Born in Massachusetts, he started his career as a lawyer but showed an interest in p...

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