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
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2XIV
3XV
4TRAY°
5"HOW THEY BROUGHT THE GOOD NEWS° FROM GHENT TO AIX"
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6HERVÉ RIEL°
7Χαίρετε, νικωμεν°
8MY STAR°
9EVELYN HOPE°
10LOVE AMONG THE RUINS°
11MISCONCEPTIONS°
12NATURAL MAGIC°
13(Prologue to "The Two Poets of Croisic.")
14A WALL°
15CONFESSIONS°
16A WOMAN'S LAST WORD°
17A PRETTY WOMAN°
18YOUTH AND ART°
19(Epilogue to "The Two Poets of Croisic.")
20I. MARCHING ALONG
21II
22III
23II
24III
25IV
26HOME-THOUGHTS, FROM THE SEA°
27SUMMUM BONUM°
28A FACE
29SONGS FROM PIPPA PASSES°
30THE LOST LEADER°
31"We shall soon lose a celebrated building." —Paris Newspaper.
32FEARS AND SCRUPLES°
33INSTANS TYRANNUS°
34AN OLD STORY
35THE BOY AND THE ANGEL°
36MEMORABILIA°
37WHY I AM A LIBERAL°
38PROSPICE°
39EPILOGUE TO "ASOLANDO"°
40"DE GUSTIBUS—"°
41THE ITALIAN IN ENGLAND°
42FERRARA
43ROME, 15—
44ANCIEN RÉGIME
45HOME THOUGHTS, FROM ABROAD°
46(As distinguished by an Italian person of quality.)
47A TOCCATA OF GALUPPI'S °
48(AFTER HE HAS BEEN EXTEMPORIZING UPON THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OF HIS INVENTION)
49RABBI BEN EZRA°
50SHORTLY AFTER THE REVIVAL OF LEARNING IN EUROPE
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