The Power for Sanity : Selected Editorials of William Cullen Bryant, 1829-61.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bryant, William Cullen.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Journalism.

Nineteenth century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (453 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Basel/Berlin/Boston : Fordham University Press, 2021.

Summary:

This volume compiles and annotates selected editorials by William Cullen Bryant, originally published in the New York Evening Post between 1829 and 1861. Bryant, a prominent American poet and journalist, used his editorials to address pressing political and social issues of his time, including the abolition of slavery, the influence of the banking system, and the rights of workers. The editorials reflect Bryant's commitment to reasoned discourse and his belief in the power of journalism to foster social change. The collection is intended for readers interested in American history, journalism, and the socio-political landscape of the 19th century. The book emphasizes Bryant's role as a voice of sanity in a tumultuous era, offering insights into the American political climate and public opinion of the period. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9780823296231

0823296237

OCLC:

1309016178