Length4h 40m
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"Browning's Shorter Poems" showcases Robert Browning's mastery of poetic form and psychological depth. With a collection that spans several decades, Browning's verse employs dramatic monologues, lyrical expressions, and vivid imagery to explore themes of love, faith, and human struggle. His unique stylistic choices, including intricate rhyme schemes and compelling narrative techniques, situate him as a transformative figure in Victorian poetry, pushing boundaries while retaining accessibility that resonates with the modern reader. Browning's engagement with social concerns, including the complexities of identity and morality, is particularly evident in pieces such as "The Last Ride Together" and "Meeting at Night," where personal emotion interweaves seamlessly with broader existential queries. Robert Browning (1812-1889) emerged from a background rich in literary influence, encouraged by a self-taught education and an early passion for poetry. His marriage to fellow poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning deeply informed his work, fostering an environment conducive to creative exploration. The evolution of his poetic voice reflects his own intellectual pursuits and keen observations of human nature, cementing his reputation as one of the foremost poets of the Victorian era. This collection is essential for readers seeking not only to appreciate Browning's lyrical genius but also to engage with the profound human experiences he captures so expertly. Whether you are a seasoned poetry lover or new to Browning's work, "Browning's Shorter Poems" serves as a vital entry point into the rich tapestry of Victorian literature.
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GenrePoetry
Length4 hrs 40 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
72XVIII
2XIV
73XIX
3XV
74II
4TRAY°
75III
5"HOW THEY BROUGHT THE GOOD NEWS° FROM GHENT TO AIX"
76IV
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6HERVÉ RIEL°
77V
7Χαίρετε, νικωμεν°
78VI
8MY STAR°
79VII
9EVELYN HOPE°
80VIII
10LOVE AMONG THE RUINS°
81IX
11MISCONCEPTIONS°
82X
12NATURAL MAGIC°
83XI
13(Prologue to "The Two Poets of Croisic.")
84XII
14A WALL°
85XIII
15CONFESSIONS°
86XIV
16A WOMAN'S LAST WORD°
87XV
17A PRETTY WOMAN°
88XVI
18YOUTH AND ART°
89XVII
19(Epilogue to "The Two Poets of Croisic.")
90XVIII
20I. MARCHING ALONG
91XIX
21II
92THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN. (PAGE 1.)
22III
93TRAY. (PAGE 15.)
23II
94INCIDENT OF THE FRENCH CAMP. (PAGE 17.)
24III
95HOW THEY BROUGHT THE GOOD NEWS FROM GHENT TO AIX. (PAGE 19.)
25IV
96HERVÉ RIEL. (PAGE 22.)
26HOME-THOUGHTS, FROM THE SEA°
97PHEIDIPPIDES. (PAGE 30.)
27SUMMUM BONUM°
98MY STAR. (PAGE 40.)
28A FACE
99EVELYN HOPE. (PAGE 41.)
29SONGS FROM PIPPA PASSES°
100LOVE AMONG THE RUINS. (PAGE 43.)
30THE LOST LEADER°
101MISCONCEPTIONS. (PAGE 47.)
31"We shall soon lose a celebrated building." —Paris Newspaper.
102NATURAL MAGIC. (PAGE 48.)
32FEARS AND SCRUPLES°
103APPARITIONS. (PAGE 49.)
33INSTANS TYRANNUS°
104A WALL. (PAGE 50.)
34AN OLD STORY
105CONFESSIONS. (PAGE 51.)
35THE BOY AND THE ANGEL°
106A WOMAN'S LAST WORD. (PAGE 53.)
36MEMORABILIA°
107A PRETTY WOMAN. (PAGE 55.)
37WHY I AM A LIBERAL°
108YOUTH AND ART. (PAGE 58.)
38PROSPICE°
109A TALE. (PAGE 61.)
39EPILOGUE TO "ASOLANDO"°
110CAVALIER TUNES. (PAGE 67.)
40"DE GUSTIBUS—"°
111I. MARCHING ALONG
41THE ITALIAN IN ENGLAND°
112II. GIVE A ROUSE
42FERRARA
113HOME-THOUGHTS, FROM THE SEA. (PAGE 70.)
43ROME, 15—
114SUMMUM BONUM. (PAGE 71.)
44ANCIEN RÉGIME
115SONGS FROM PIPPA PASSES. (PAGE 73.)
45HOME THOUGHTS, FROM ABROAD°
116THE LOST LEADER. (PAGE 75.)
46(As distinguished by an Italian person of quality.)
117APPARENT FAILURE. (PAGE 77.)
47A TOCCATA OF GALUPPI'S °
118FEARS AND SCRUPLES. (PAGE 80.)
48(AFTER HE HAS BEEN EXTEMPORIZING UPON THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OF HIS INVENTION)
119INSTANS TYRANNUS. (PAGE 82.)
49RABBI BEN EZRA°
120THE PATRIOT. (PAGE 85.)
50SHORTLY AFTER THE REVIVAL OF LEARNING IN EUROPE
121THE BOY AND THE ANGEL. (PAGE 87.)
51(CALLED "THE FAULTLESS PAINTER")
122MEMORABILIA. (PAGE 91.)
52"Thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself."
123WHY I AM A LIBERAL. (PAGE 92.)
53(See Edgar's song in "Lear.")
124PROSPICE. (PAGE 93.)
54CONTAINING THE STRANGE MEDICAL EXPERIENCE OF KARSHISH, THE ARAB PHYSICIAN
125EPILOGUE TO ASOLANDO. (PAGE 94.)
55I
126"DE GUSTIBUS—." (PAGE 96.)
56II
127THE ITALIAN IN ENGLAND. (PAGE 98.)
57III
128MY LAST DUCHESS. (PAGE 105.)
58IV
129THE BISHOP ORDERS HIS TOMB AT SAINT PRAXED'S. (PAGE 107.)
59V
130THE LABORATORY. (PAGE 113.)
60VI
131HOME THOUGHTS, FROM ABROAD. (PAGE 115.)
61VII
132UP AT A VILLA—DOWN IN THE CITY. (PAGE 116.)
62VIII
133A TOCCATA OF GALUPPI'S. (PAGE 122.)
63IX
134ABT VOGLER. (PAGE 126.)
64X
135RABBI BEN EZRA. (PAGE 133.)
65XI
136A GRAMMARIAN'S FUNERAL. (PAGE 143.)
66XII
137ANDREA DEL SARTO. (PAGE 149.)
67XIII
138CALIBAN UPON SETEBOS. (PAGE 161.)
68XIV
139"CHILDE ROLAND TO THE DARK TOWER CAME." (PAGE 174.)
69XV
140AN EPISTLE. (PAGE 183.)
70XVI
141SAUL. (PAGE 196.)
71XVII
142ONE WORD MORE. (PAGE 224.)
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