Robert Bridges published 3 poetry collections, 1 play and 7 other books, beginning with Eros & Psyche (1885). The best-known is Poetical Works of Robert Bridges Excluding the Eight Dramas (1898).
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Poetical Works of Robert Bridges Excluding the Eight Dramas
Robert Bridges's most-read book.
Poetry in order
Poetical Works (1891)
The Testament of Beauty (1929)
Plays in order
Demeter (1905)
Other books in order
Eros & Psyche (1885)
Achilles in Scyros (1890)
The Growth of Love (1890)
Milton's Prosody (1893)
John Keats, a Critical Essay (1895)
The Spirit of Man (1916)
Collected Essays, Papers, &c. of Robert Bridges (1927)
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All free classicsPoetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 1
On English Homophones
Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 2
Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 4
Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 3
Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 6
October, and Other Poems
Poems
Poetical Works of Robert Bridges, Volume 5
A Practical Discourse on Some Principles of Hymn-Singing
Purcell Ode, and Other Poems
About Robert Bridges
Robert Seymour Bridges was an English 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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Robert Bridges FAQ
- How many books has Robert Bridges written?
- Robert Bridges published 3 poetry collections, 1 play and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Robert Bridges's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Poetical Works of Robert Bridges Excluding the Eight Dramas.
- What is Robert Bridges's last book?
- The Testament of Beauty (1929).
- What is Robert Bridges's most famous book?
- Poetical Works of Robert Bridges Excluding the Eight Dramas (1898) is Robert Bridges's most widely read book.
- Can I read Robert Bridges's books for free?
- Yes. 12 books by Robert Bridges are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.