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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
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Bridges, Robert, 1844-1930
EBook No.: 37804
Published: Oct 20, 2011
Downloads: 477
Language: English
Subject: English poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Bridges, Robert, 1844-1930
EBook No.: 37804
Published: Oct 20, 2011
Downloads: 477
Language: English
Subject: English poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.