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Title: The Poetry Of Robert Browning
Note: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Poetry of Robert Browning" by Stopford A. Brooke is a comprehensive critical examination of the works of the renowned English poet Robert Browning, written during the early 20th century. The book discusses Browning's unique contributions to poetry, particularly his complex character and contrasting artistic approaches with contemporaries like Alfred Lord Tennyson. It delves into his themes, narrative styles, and how his works were historically received, providing insights into the significance of his poetry in the broader literary canon. At the start of the text, the author positions Browning and Tennyson as two towering figures in the poetic landscape of the 19th century, exploring their individual trajectories. Brooke discusses Browning's often overlooked genius, emphasizing his original voice and innovative approaches to human emotion, societal complexities, and metaphysical themes. The opening compares their public reception and artistic methodologies, establishing the groundwork for a deeper analysis of how Browning's works engage with nature, human experiences, and emotional depth, contrasting this with Tennyson's more conventional reflections. The introduction highlights the essential differences between the two poets, setting the stage for a thorough exploration of Browning's literary legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Brooke, Stopford A. (Stopford Augustus), 1832-1916
EBook No.: 14316
Published: Dec 10, 2004
Downloads: 117
Language: English
Subject: Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 -- Criticism and interpretation
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Poetry Of Robert Browning
Note: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Poetry of Robert Browning" by Stopford A. Brooke is a comprehensive critical examination of the works of the renowned English poet Robert Browning, written during the early 20th century. The book discusses Browning's unique contributions to poetry, particularly his complex character and contrasting artistic approaches with contemporaries like Alfred Lord Tennyson. It delves into his themes, narrative styles, and how his works were historically received, providing insights into the significance of his poetry in the broader literary canon. At the start of the text, the author positions Browning and Tennyson as two towering figures in the poetic landscape of the 19th century, exploring their individual trajectories. Brooke discusses Browning's often overlooked genius, emphasizing his original voice and innovative approaches to human emotion, societal complexities, and metaphysical themes. The opening compares their public reception and artistic methodologies, establishing the groundwork for a deeper analysis of how Browning's works engage with nature, human experiences, and emotional depth, contrasting this with Tennyson's more conventional reflections. The introduction highlights the essential differences between the two poets, setting the stage for a thorough exploration of Browning's literary legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Brooke, Stopford A. (Stopford Augustus), 1832-1916
EBook No.: 14316
Published: Dec 10, 2004
Downloads: 117
Language: English
Subject: Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 -- Criticism and interpretation
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.