The Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Excluding the Eight Dramas by Robert Bridges
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"The Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Excluding the Eight Dramas" by Robert Bridges is a collection of poems and masks written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive anthology showcases Bridges' poetic talent and thematic range, with prominent works featuring classical inspirations and modern expression. The collection offers an exploration of various topics, including love, nature, and mythology, reflecting the depth and intricacy of human experience. The opening portion of this work
introduces "Prometheus the Firegiver," a poetic mask directly inspired by Greek mythology. In this section, Prometheus descends to Earth to deliver fire to humanity, defying the will of Zeus, the king of the gods. The narrative sets the stage for a tension-filled dialogue between Prometheus and Inachus, the king of Argos, as they discuss the implications and consequences of this monumental gift. The themes of rebellion against tyranny and the dual nature of knowledge and power begin to surface, hinting at a larger contemplative exploration of the human condition that unfolds throughout Bridges' poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bridges, Robert, 1844-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Excluding the Eight Dramas |
| Contents | Prometheus the firegiver: a mask in the Greek manner -- Demeter: a mask -- Eros and Psyche -- The growth of love -- Shorter poems -- New poems -- Later poems -- Poems in classical prosody. |
| Credits | Chuck Greif, Pat Saumell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37804 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2011 |
| Last Update | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 878 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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