Readers will find themselves captivated by Bryant's eloquent verses, which resonate with profound elegance and enduring relevance, making this collection a vital exploration of 19th-century American thought and creativity.

This is the only collection ever made of Bryant's letters, two-thirds of which have never before been printed.

He was honored in Albany at receptions by each house of the legislature. For his eightieth birthday, his life's work was celebrated in silver on a Tiffany vase given him by admirers throughout the country.