Bread and Circuses by Helen Parry Eden
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"Bread and Circuses" by Helen Parry Eden is a collection of poetic works written in the early 20th century. The poems encapsulate themes of childhood, nature, and the passage of time, often portraying the experience of a mother and her daughter, Betsey-Jane, in a reflective and tender manner. Eden's verses explore the beauty of everyday moments, blending personal anecdotes with inspiration drawn from the natural world. The opening of this collection introduces
readers to the serene landscape along the Romsey road, where a brook meanders, creating a picturesque setting filled with imagery of nature and childhood innocence. The narrator recounts a moment spent with Betsey-Jane, emphasizing their bond as they admire the brook's shimmering water and the playful trout within it. As the poems progress, the reader encounters whimsical characters, reflections on love and loss, and depictions of life's simple joys, setting the tone for a collection rich in emotional depth and lyrical beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Eden, Helen Parry, 1885-1960 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 13025010 |
| Title | Bread and Circuses |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Tim Lindell, Paul Marshall, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61517 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 368 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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