The letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett, Vol. 1 (of 2)…
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"The Letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett, Vol. 1 (of 2)" is a collection of letters written during the mid-19th century. This correspondence between the renowned poets Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett captures the blossoming relationship that led to their marriage, reflecting their thoughts on poetry, art, and personal struggles. The letters showcase their mutual admiration, intellectual conversations, and the deep affection they developed for one another. At the
start of this volume, readers are introduced to the initial letters exchanged between the two poets in early 1845. Robert expresses his profound admiration for Elizabeth's poetry and his longing to connect with her, while Elizabeth responds with gratitude and a request for constructive criticism. The letters reveal their personalities: Robert as passionate and exuberant about poetry, and Elizabeth as contemplative yet seeking connection in a world constrained by her ill health. This opening portion sets the stage for a rich exchange that delves into their artistic lives and emotional landscapes, offering an intimate glimpse into their courtship and creative synergy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 |
|---|---|
| Author | Browning, Elizabeth Barrett, 1806-1861 |
| Title | The letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett, Vol. 1 (of 2) 1845-1846 |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Browning, Elizabeth Barrett, 1806-1861 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Poets, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16182 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16182-2 |
| Release Date | Jul 2, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1972 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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