Robert Bridges
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.
Purcell Ode, and Other Poems
Experience a symphony of emotions as verses intertwine nature, music, and the human spirit in a tribute to art's timeless beauty.
By Robert Bridges
A Practical Discourse on Some Principles of Hymn-Singing
Step back in time to witness a passionate argument for reforming church music, urging a deeper connection between song and the soul.
By Robert Bridges
Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 3
In ancient Rome, characters grapple with loyalty, ambition, and moral dilemmas amidst political intrigue and personal vendettas.
By Robert Bridges
Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 1
Experience a world where gods clash and a Titan defies the heavens to gift humanity with the transformative power of fire.
By Robert Bridges
Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 5
Amidst clashing cultures and warring factions, a princess's compassion for captured prisoners ignites a journey of love, duty, and honor.
By Robert Bridges
Poems
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.
By Robert Bridges
Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 2
Experience heartfelt verses where love, loss, and the beauty of nature blend together in a symphony of emotions from a bygone era.
By Robert Bridges
On English Homophones Society for Pure English, Tract 02
Discover how words that trick the ear can turn simple conversations into a puzzle of meanings.
By Robert Bridges
Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 4
Amidst political upheaval, discover tales of passionate love, treacherous power struggles, and fierce rebellions unfolding in historic Sicily.
By Robert Bridges
October, and Other Poems; with Occasional Verses on the War
Amidst serene landscapes, a nation grapples with the harsh realities of war.
By Robert Bridges
The Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Excluding the Eight Dramas
In this collection, a mythical figure defies a god to bestow a transformative yet dangerous gift upon mankind, setting the stage for poetic explorations of love, nature, and the human condition.
By Robert Bridges
Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 6
Amidst familial tensions and societal expectations, a weary father's hard labor unveils deeper struggles with his estranged son.
By Robert Bridges