The Complete Works: Poetry, Plays, Letters, Biographies (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Dramatic Monologues, Irony, and Social Commentary in Victorian Verse, Drama, Letters, and BiographyBy Robert Browning
Length144h 47m
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The Complete Works: Poetry, Plays, Letters, Biographies presents Robert Browning in the full range of his restless intelligence: lyrics, verse dramas, dramatic monologues, correspondence, and biographical materials that illuminate the making of a major Victorian mind. From the psychological intricacies of "My Last Duchess" and "Andrea del Sarto" to the ambitious architecture of The Ring and the Book, Browning's style is compressed, allusive, argumentative, and theatrically voiced. The collection situates him within nineteenth-century debates about faith, art, history, and moral perception. Browning (1812–1889) was shaped by wide reading, dissenting religious culture, music, painting, and an enduring fascination with Renaissance Italy. His marriage to Elizabeth Barrett Browning and their life in Florence deepened his engagement with European art and politics. His experiments in persona and fractured speech reflect a writer intent on dramatizing consciousness rather than merely confessing feeling. This volume is recommended for readers seeking not only famous poems but the intellectual ecosystem behind them. Scholars, students, and serious general readers will find here a challenging yet rewarding encounter with one of Victorian literature's most original voices.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length144 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5Life and Letters of Robert Browning
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6Life and Letters of Robert Browning by Mrs. Sutherland Orr (pt. 1)
7Life and Letters of Robert Browning by Mrs. Sutherland Orr (pt. 2)
8Life and Letters of Robert Browning by Mrs. Sutherland Orr (pt. 3)
9Life and Letters of Robert Browning by Mrs. Sutherland Orr (pt. 4)
10Life and Letters of Robert Browning by Mrs. Sutherland Orr (pt. 5)
11The Brownings: Their Life and Art (pt. 1)
12The Brownings: Their Life and Art (pt. 2)
13The Brownings: Their Life and Art (pt. 3)
14The Brownings: Their Life and Art (pt. 4)
15The Brownings: Their Life and Art (pt. 5)
16LETTERS
17THE LETTERS OF ROBERT BROWNING AND ELIZABETH BARRETT BARRETT (pt. 1)
18THE LETTERS OF ROBERT BROWNING AND ELIZABETH BARRETT BARRETT (pt. 2)
19THE LETTERS OF ROBERT BROWNING AND ELIZABETH BARRETT BARRETT (pt. 3)
20THE LETTERS OF ROBERT BROWNING AND ELIZABETH BARRETT BARRETT (pt. 4)
21THE LETTERS OF ROBERT BROWNING AND ELIZABETH BARRETT BARRETT (pt. 5)
22THE LETTERS OF ROBERT BROWNING AND ELIZABETH BARRETT BARRETT (pt. 6)
23THE LETTERS OF ROBERT BROWNING AND ELIZABETH BARRETT BARRETT (pt. 7)
24THE LETTERS OF ROBERT BROWNING AND ELIZABETH BARRETT BARRETT (pt. 8)
25THE LETTERS OF ROBERT BROWNING AND ELIZABETH BARRETT BARRETT (pt. 9)
26Life of Robert Browning by William Sharp (pt. 1)
27Life of Robert Browning by William Sharp (pt. 2)
28Life of Robert Browning by William Sharp (pt. 3)
29Robert Browning by G.K. Chesterton (pt. 1)
30Robert Browning by G.K. Chesterton (pt. 2)
31Robert Browning by G.K. Chesterton (pt. 3)
32Bells and Pomegranates No. III: Dramatic Lyrics
33Bells and Pomegranates No. VII: Dramatic Romances and Lyrics
34Pauline: A Fragment of a Confession
35Sordello (pt. 1)
36Sordello (pt. 2)
37Asolando
38Men and Women (pt. 1)
39Men and Women (pt. 2)
40Men and Women (pt. 3)
41Dramatis Personae (pt. 1)
42Dramatis Personae (pt. 2)
43The Ring and the Book (pt. 1)
44The Ring and the Book (pt. 2)
45The Ring and the Book (pt. 3)
46The Ring and the Book (pt. 4)
47The Ring and the Book (pt. 5)
48The Ring and the Book (pt. 6)
49The Ring and the Book (pt. 7)
50Balaustion’s Adventure
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