Robert Bridges - Shorter Poems: "When first we met we did not guess That Love would prove so hard a master."

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Robert Bridges, born in 1844, initially pursued a medical career but shifted to poetry after health issues forced his early retirement in 1882. His literary journey began with his first poetry collection in 1873, showcasing his passion for writing. Notably, he became the Poet Laureate in 1913, making him the only medical graduate to hold this prestigious title. Bridges dedicated his later years to literature and research, leaving a lasting impact until his death in Oxford in 1930.