Sidney Lanier

1842–1881 (age 39)

Poet, Musician

Biography

Poet and musician Sidney Lanier shaped American letters with lyrical verse inspired by Southern landscapes and the rhythms of music. His soulful works, crafted amidst personal hardship, continue to resonate for their musicality and profound appreciation for nature.

Lanier’s presence endures in Green Mount Cemetery, a place of quiet reflection that honors his gift for blending poetry and song into a singular, enduring voice.