Psychologies

"Psychologies" by Ronald Ross is a selection of narrative poems from the early 1900s that explore the human mind and feelings through dramatic storytelling. The book includes five different poems, each looking at different parts of what makes people tick. It starts with "Otho," about a soldier who is struggling with his responsibilities while his men want to fight, highlighting concepts of honor, responsibility, and what someone thinks is right. "The Triumph" tells the triumphant story of Theodora and Ostyn who must reconcile their victory with all that has been lost. "Evil" offers a look at family betrayal and damaged morals through Count Dansberg and his granddaughter. "The Marsh" finds Melfort discovering a dying woman, Evaïd, leading to a mix of love and death. Finally, "The Boy's Dream" tells of a bewitching meeting between Oberon and Titania, offering thoughts on human mistakes. Together, these poems show how human emotions, good and bad, and happiness and sadness all intertwine.