In an essay in on "The Genesis of [this work]," a critic argued that the inability to afford Yale was not actually the inspiration for this poem, and this poem was originally paired with another that 
In an essay in on "The Genesis of [this work]," a critic argued that the inability to afford Yale was not actually the inspiration for this poem, and this poem was originally paired with another that begins with a head reposing "in the low vale most peacefully." This poem notes that "from all around comes a still voice" to comfort a man who has "images / Of the stern agony, and shroud, and pall." This poem tells of "patriarchs of the infant world" and (*) "hoary seers of ages past" as well as "the solemn brood of care" who "will chase / His favourite phantom." This poem advises that "when thy summons comes to join / The innumerable caravan," you should "go not, like the quarry-slave at night" but "approach thy grave, / Like one who lies down to pleasant dreams." For 10 points, name this meditation on death by William Cullen Bryant.
In an essay in on "The Genesis of [this work]," a critic argued that the inability to afford Yale was not actually the inspiration for this poem, and this poem was originally paired with another that begins with a head reposing "in the low vale most peacefully."
"Thanatopsis"