"Bread and Circuses" by Helen Parry Eden is a poetic journey through life's simple moments, mainly focusing on the experiences of a mother and her daughter, Betsey-Jane. The poems capture a mother and daughter relationship while beautifully painting scenes of nature, childhood, and the relentless march of time, all with a reflective tenderness. The reader is taken to a peaceful landscape featuring a winding brook filled with trout, where the mother and daughter share precious moments. The poems explore whimsical characters, touch on themes of love and loss, and illustrate the happiness found in everyday life, creating a collection full of emotional resonance and lyrical grace.
Bread and Circuses
By Helen Parry Eden
A tender exploration of life's simple joys unfolds through the eyes of a mother and daughter as they find beauty in nature and the fleeting moments of childhood.
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2020-02-26
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Helen Parry Eden was an English poet. She is credited with making popular in English the phrase "bread and circuses".
Helen Parry Eden was an English poet. She is credited with making popular in English the phrase "bread and circuses".
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