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The Complete Poetic and Dramatic Works of Robert Browning
Discover a complete, portable Browning collection with expert guidance and scholarly context.
This edition gathers Robert Browning’s complete poetic and dramatic works in a single, readable volume. It follows a chronological arrangement, with a few deliberate divergences to aid study and enjoyment. A biographical sketch opens the book, followed by brief head-notes focusing on the origins of individual poems, and a compact set of explanatory notes.
The edition also includes a thoughtfully prepared appendix with Browning’s prose, a chronological list of his writings, and indexes of titles and first lines. In addition, the editors provide notes designed to support readers and students, all while keeping the text approachable and legible in a portable format.
Clear biographical and editorial framing that helps place Browning’s works in context A chronological order designed to illuminate the development of Browning’s career Concise notes and an appendix that enhance study without overwhelming the reader A single-volume edition ideal for study, reference, and casual reading Ideal for Browning readers of all levels, from curious newcomers to serious students, who want a comprehensive, well-arranged edition in one durable, portable volume.
This edition gathers Robert Browning’s complete poetic and dramatic works in a single, readable volume. It follows a chronological arrangement, with a few deliberate divergences to aid study and enjoyment. A biographical sketch opens the book, followed by brief head-notes focusing on the origins of individual poems, and a compact set of explanatory notes.
The edition also includes a thoughtfully prepared appendix with Browning’s prose, a chronological list of his writings, and indexes of titles and first lines. In addition, the editors provide notes designed to support readers and students, all while keeping the text approachable and legible in a portable format.
Clear biographical and editorial framing that helps place Browning’s works in context A chronological order designed to illuminate the development of Browning’s career Concise notes and an appendix that enhance study without overwhelming the reader A single-volume edition ideal for study, reference, and casual reading Ideal for Browning readers of all levels, from curious newcomers to serious students, who want a comprehensive, well-arranged edition in one durable, portable volume.
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1053 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1864
About the author
Robert Browning
2,760 books459 followersRobert Browning (1812-1889) was a British poet and playwright whose mastery of dramatic verse, especially dramatic monologues, made him one of the foremost Victorian poets.
Browning began writing poetry at age 13. These poems were eventually collected, but were later destroyed by Browning himself. In 1833, Browning's "Pauline" was published and received a cool reception. Harold Bloom believes that John Stuart Mill's review of the poem pointed Browning in the direction of the dramatic monologue.
In 1845, Browning wrote a letter to the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, professing that he loved her poetry and her. In 1846, the couple eloped to Europe, eventually settling in Florence in 1847. They had a son Pen.
Upon Elizabeth Barrett Browning's death in 1861, Browning returned to London with his son. While in London, he published Dramatis Personae (1864) and The Ring and the Book (1869), both of which gained him critical priase and respect. His last book Asolando was published in 1889 when the poet was 77.
In 1889, Browning traveled to Italy to visit friends. He died in Venice on December 12 while visiting his sister.
Browning began writing poetry at age 13. These poems were eventually collected, but were later destroyed by Browning himself. In 1833, Browning's "Pauline" was published and received a cool reception. Harold Bloom believes that John Stuart Mill's review of the poem pointed Browning in the direction of the dramatic monologue.
In 1845, Browning wrote a letter to the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, professing that he loved her poetry and her. In 1846, the couple eloped to Europe, eventually settling in Florence in 1847. They had a son Pen.
Upon Elizabeth Barrett Browning's death in 1861, Browning returned to London with his son. While in London, he published Dramatis Personae (1864) and The Ring and the Book (1869), both of which gained him critical priase and respect. His last book Asolando was published in 1889 when the poet was 77.
In 1889, Browning traveled to Italy to visit friends. He died in Venice on December 12 while visiting his sister.
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October 1, 2018
The rating on this was surprisingly difficult. His early works were overtly heavy handed in their dialogue, but his prose was rather enticing. His later works he found his stride more, but I didn't particularly care for his long works, his plays and dramatic poems. But I am particularly fond of Cristina out of all his short works.
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