"Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 6" by Robert Bridges is a compilation of poems and a play showcasing the author's reflection on human emotions and societal interactions. The volume prominently features "The Feast of Bacchus," a comedic play that follows the classical style, where we meet Menedemus and Chremes as the story starts. The drama builds as they begin to talk about Menedemus’s hard work in his garden and the distress caused by his son, Clinia, leaving for Persia. Chremes tries to understand and support his neighbor, setting a foundation for the play that covers themes of family challenges, love, and the societal expectations.
Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 6
By Robert Bridges
Amidst familial tensions and societal expectations, a weary father's hard labor unveils deeper struggles with his estranged son.
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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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