The Testament of Beauty
work by Bridges
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The Testament of Beauty is a long philosophical poem by English poet Robert Bridges, published in 1929. Bridges, who served as poet laureate from 1913 until his death in 1930, was known for his technical skill in prosody. The poem is an example of a literary "testament," which expresses conviction or serves as a tribute. Bridges used a unique meter based on syllables rather than accents for this work.12
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