The open sea

"The Open Sea" by Edgar Lee Masters is a compilation of poems from the early 1900s that looks at famous people and times from history. The book explores themes of love, disloyalty, and what it means to be good, all shown through the stories of characters like Brutus, Antony, and Lincoln. Masters uses powerful words and strong feelings to show how personal goals affect society. The collection starts with "Brutus," where a character named Lucilius thinks back on his life during a party in Rome and starts a conversation about Brutus and Antony. Lucilius tells stories of important events and how Brutus struggled with doing what's right, while Antony followed his passions, even when they led him astray. This beginning creates a thoughtful and questioning mood, making readers think about the meanings of courage, defeat, and the battles within ourselves as seen through these historical figures.