Skip to content

Autumn Quote by William C. Bryant

“The melancholy days are come, the saddest of the year, Of wailing winds, and naked woods and meadows brown and sear.” quote by William C. Bryant
Download Open image
“The melancholy days are come, the saddest of the year, Of wailing winds, and naked woods and meadows brown and sear.”

William C. Bryant

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Melancholy Days (title unknown)

The speaker describes a bleak, cold season marked by harsh winds and barren landscapes, evoking deep sadness.

In simple terms: Winter feels empty and sad.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge seasonal gloom and seek warmth.

Themes

sadness season nature solitude

Mood

somber reflective

Type

poetic descriptive

When to use this quote

  • winter coping
  • creative writing
  • mental health reflections

Key Concepts

melancholy environmental description

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does the environment affect your mood?
  • What comforts help you in bleak times?
A Different Perspective

The imagery may romanticize hardship, overlooking practical survival needs.

2.6 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by William C. Bryant

Explore all 127 William C. Bryant quotes

More Autumn quotes

Browse all 1,210 Autumn quotes