A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.) by Mrs. Sutherland Orr
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| Author | Orr, Sutherland, Mrs., 1828-1903 |
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| Title | A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Handbook to the Works of Robert Browning" by Mrs. Sutherland Orr is a literary guidebook first published in the late 19th century, specifically intended for readers of Robert Browning's poetry. The handbook serves as both a primer and a descriptive index, aiming to provide insights into Browning's extensive body of work, including critical analyses of his themes, style, and individual poems. The opening of the handbook begins with a preface explaining the author's challenge in condensing the complexities of Browning's oeuvre into a manageable form. Orr reflects on the need to correct previous shortcomings and offers guidance on approaching Browning's unique poetic style. Throughout this introductory section, the author emphasizes Browning's dramatic yet metaphysical poetic genius, characterized by an imaginative engagement with real human experiences and emotions, and sets the stage for deeper analyses of notable poems such as "Pauline," "Paracelsus," and "Sordello," outlining their central themes and significance within Browning's literary canon. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 -- Bibliography |
| Subject | Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14498 |
| Release Date | Dec 28, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 121 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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