An Introduction to the Study of Browning

An Introduction to the Study of Browning
Author: Arthur Symons
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2019-12-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This book delves into the literary genius of Robert Browning, the renowned Victorian poet and playwright famous for his dramatic monologues. Although his early works 'Pauline' and 'Paracelsus' were highly praised, his reputation suffered after 'Sordello' was considered too cryptic. However, he reinvented himself with a more personal style, which he showcased in his collection 'Men and Women'. Browning's marriage to fellow poet Elizabeth Barrett and his move to Italy also had a profound effect on his work. This book offers a comprehensive study of Browning's life and works, examining his ironic tone, unique characterization, historical settings, and use of languages.

The Browning Cyclopaedia (Routledge Revivals)

The Browning Cyclopaedia (Routledge Revivals)
Author: Edward Berdoe
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 600
Release: 2014-06-17
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1317701208

Robert Browning, the great Victorian poet, is often claimed to be hard to understand, largely on account of the obscurity of his language, the complexity of his thought, and his poetic style. The Browning Cyclopaedia, first published in 1891, presents an exposition of the prominent ideas of each poem, as well as its tone, its sources – historical, legendary or fanciful – and a glossary of every difficult word or allusion which might obscure the poem’s meaning. This volume remains indispensable for students of Robert Browning, as well as those interested in the general aesthetic climate of Victorian poetry.