Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 1 by Robert Bridges
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"Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 1" by Robert Bridges is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This volume features notable works such as "Prometheus the Firegiver," "Eros and Psyche," and "The Growth of Love," showcasing Bridges' exploration of themes like love, sacrifice, and the interplay of divine and human existence. The opening of this volume introduces the poem "Prometheus the Firegiver," where Prometheus descends from Olympus to
bestow fire upon humanity, defying Zeus's will. In a setting drenched in divine conflict and mortal need, Prometheus engages with Inachus, the king of Argos, expressing his disdain for Zeus’s tyrannical rule and revealing the importance of fire as a transformative gift for mankind. The narrative sets the stage for a broader exploration of power dynamics and human aspiration, as Prometheus prepares to ignite the altar and, symbolically, the lives of humankind with the stolen divine flame. This dramatic beginning hints at the epic struggles and profound philosophical questions that will unfold throughout Bridges' poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bridges, Robert, 1844-1930 |
|---|---|
| Title | Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 1 |
| Contents | Prometheus the firegiver -- Eros and Psyche -- The growth of love -- Notes. |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry |
| Subject | English drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54789 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 340 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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