Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 1 by Robert Bridges
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| Author | Bridges, Robert, 1844-1930 |
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| Title | Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Prometheus the firegiver -- Eros and Psyche -- The growth of love -- Notes. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 1" by Robert Bridges is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This volume features notable works such as "Prometheus the Firegiver," "Eros and Psyche," and "The Growth of Love," showcasing Bridges' exploration of themes like love, sacrifice, and the interplay of divine and human existence. The opening of this volume introduces the poem "Prometheus the Firegiver," where Prometheus descends from Olympus to bestow fire upon humanity, defying Zeus's will. In a setting drenched in divine conflict and mortal need, Prometheus engages with Inachus, the king of Argos, expressing his disdain for Zeus’s tyrannical rule and revealing the importance of fire as a transformative gift for mankind. The narrative sets the stage for a broader exploration of power dynamics and human aspiration, as Prometheus prepares to ignite the altar and, symbolically, the lives of humankind with the stolen divine flame. This dramatic beginning hints at the epic struggles and profound philosophical questions that will unfold throughout Bridges' poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry |
| Subject | English drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54789 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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