Robert Browning (1812 - 1889) was one of the defining figures of the Victorian age. Famous in his lifetime for his elopement and marriage to Elizabeth Barratt, his critical reputation grew steadily in the years following her early death. Browning-s mastery of dramatic verse was evident throughout his career, from such chillingly unforgettable monologues as -My Last Duchess- and -Porphyria- to the mature work included in his collection Dramatis Personae. This selection, chosen by leading scholars, reveals the innovation, complexity and profound psychological insight that have ensured Browning-s enduring reputation and his continuing appeal to readers today.
Browning: Selected Poems results from a completely fresh appraisal of the canon, text and context of the writer-s work. The poems are presented in the order of their composition and in the text in which they were first published, giving a unique insight into the development of Browning-s art. An intr
