BRIDGES (Robert, 1844-1930, Poet Laureate)

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Despite being made poet laureate in 1913, Bridges was never a very well-known poet and only achieved his great popularity shortly before his death with The Testament of Beauty. However, his verse evoked response in many great British composers of the time. Among those to set his poems to music were Hubert Parry, Gustav Holst and later Gerald Finzi.

Item Date:  1909

Stock No:  42728      £125

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