Project Gutenberg 2017-07-02 Public domain in the USA. 138 Bridges, Robert 1844 1930 Bridges, Robert Seymour Bridges, R. (Robert) October, and Other Poems; with Occasional Verses on the War Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "October, and Other Poems; with Occasional Verses on the War" by Robert Bridges is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of the First World War. This work exemplifies the themes of nature, beauty, and the troubling shadows of war, reflecting on the changing seasons and the human experience in the face of conflict. The collection categorizes various poems that range from personal reflections to patriotic responses to the war, showcasing Bridges' lyrical prowess and emotional depth. The book is divided into three sections, with the first set of poems written prior to the war in 1913 and featuring themes of nature and human emotion. The subsequent verses respond to the cultural and moral climate during the war, expressing a mix of urgency and introspection. Notable pieces include “October,” which captures the serene beauty of changing seasons, and “Wake Up, England!” which calls for national unity in the face of adversity. Other poems present poignant musings on loss, resilience, and the societal sacrifices made during wartime, encapsulating Bridges’ role as a Poet Laureate and his commitment to capturing the zeitgeist of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry English poetry -- 20th century PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 127854 2025-07-22T05:36:08.859933 text/html 104454 2024-10-23T02:17:20 text/html 131461 2025-07-22T05:36:13.878917 application/epub+zip 130228 2025-07-22T05:36:10.064941 application/epub+zip 82339 2025-07-22T05:36:09.388933 application/epub+zip 210528 2025-07-22T05:36:16.462907 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 177031 2025-07-22T05:36:13.200902 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 128966 2022-09-25T02:18:19.105559 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 73838 2025-07-22T05:36:08.339924 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 53758 2024-10-23T02:17:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16560 2025-07-22T05:36:16.595880 application/rdf+xml 14050 2025-07-22T05:36:09.475922 image/jpeg 2277 2025-07-22T05:36:09.431944 image/jpeg 121430 2025-07-22T05:36:08.873946 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia