Life and Letters of Robert Browning
“Life and Letters of Robert Browning” by Mrs. Sutherland Orr is a comprehensive account of the life and literary accomplishments of the celebrated 19th-century English poet Robert Browning. Through extensive personal correspondence and historical documents, the book traces Browning’s intellectual development and offers insights into his private life.
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The book is structured into several sections that delve into different aspects of Browning’s life, including his formative years, artistic maturation, and his renowned romance with Elizabeth Barrett. Mrs. Sutherland Orr draws on thorough research and numerous unpublished primary sources to uncover the intricacies of Browning’s complex personality. It provides critical analyses of his major works such as “The Ring and the Book” and assesses their lasting legacy. Furthermore, the text explores how the cultural milieu of the Victorian era shaped Browning’s poetic output, offering readers a holistic view of this seminal figure in literary history.