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Poems

By Robert Bridges

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Find yourself transported to a world of yearning hearts and breathtaking vistas, where every verse sings of romance, nature's splendor, and the fleeting touch of passing years.

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2018-01-30
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Summary

"Poems by Robert Bridges" is a collection of nineteenth-century writings that uses descriptive language to express thoughts about life. The poet’s word choices show affection towards nature and a deep connection to the way time moves forward, while also considering what it means to be human. Bridges presents a selection of works that evolved between 1873 and 1882. Throughout the collection, readers discover meditations on love, the loveliness of the natural world, and deep thinking about what it means to be here, usually colored with longing and a sense of past times. Beautiful scenery and heartfelt talks with loved ones highlight important moments that cause one to consider their feelings and history. The compilation acts as an extensive assortment of poetic beauty, improving the understanding of language and emotion.

About the Author

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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