"Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 3" by Robert Bridges is a gathering of dramatic verse from the late 1800s featuring stories like "The First Part of Nero," a tragedy rooted in history, and "Achilles in Scyros," a mixed-style drama. Power struggles, family clashes, and the tough choices of leadership seem to be important ideas, shown through characters from Roman times. "The First Part of Nero" starts with a lively conversation between Thrasea and Priscus, creating a scene full of political games and personal fights in old Rome. They talk about the shaky situation under Emperor Nero, bringing up loyalty, wanting more, and the worry of a cruel ruler. People like Britannicus and Agrippina become important, hinting at the coming battles for control and staying alive, all set against difficult moral questions and personal revenge. This start builds up a feeling of stress and gives a sneak peek at the exciting events that will probably happen in the story.
Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 3
By Robert Bridges
In ancient Rome, characters grapple with loyalty, ambition, and moral dilemmas amidst political intrigue and personal vendettas.
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About the AuthorRobert Seymour Bridges was a British poet who was Poet Laureate from 1913 to 1930. A doctor by training, he achieved literary fame only late in life. His poems reflect a deep Christian faith, and he is the author of many well-known hymns. It was through Bridges's efforts that the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins achieved posthumous fame.
Robert Seymour Bridges was a British poet who was Poet Laureate from 1913 to 1930. A doctor by training, he achieved literary fame only late in life. His poems reflect a deep Christian faith, and he is the author of many well-known hymns. It was through Bridges's efforts that the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins achieved posthumous fame.
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