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Title: Life of Robert Browning
Summary: "Life of Robert Browning" by William Sharp is a biography and critique exploring the life and works of the renowned Victorian poet, written in the late 19th century. This work not only chronicles Robert Browning's personal history and familial background but also serves as an analytical examination of his poetry, highlighting significant themes and his artistic development throughout his life. The opening of the book paints a rich portrait of Browning's early life, beginning with his birth in London in 1812 and providing insight into his upbringing, family dynamics, and early influences that shaped his literary career. Sharp discusses Browning's childhood, marked by a supportive family environment, his precocious poetic talents, and his fascination with literature and the arts. He notes Browning's early exposures to diverse cultural influences and how they played a role in his development as a poet, setting the stage for his decision to pursue a career in poetry. Thus, this introductory segment sets up a narrative that combines biographical details with critical observations about Browning's contributions to literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sharp, William, 1855-1905
EBook No.: 656
Published: Sep 1, 1996
Downloads: 43
Language: English
Subject: Browning, Robert, 1812-1889
Subject: Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Life of Robert Browning
Summary: "Life of Robert Browning" by William Sharp is a biography and critique exploring the life and works of the renowned Victorian poet, written in the late 19th century. This work not only chronicles Robert Browning's personal history and familial background but also serves as an analytical examination of his poetry, highlighting significant themes and his artistic development throughout his life. The opening of the book paints a rich portrait of Browning's early life, beginning with his birth in London in 1812 and providing insight into his upbringing, family dynamics, and early influences that shaped his literary career. Sharp discusses Browning's childhood, marked by a supportive family environment, his precocious poetic talents, and his fascination with literature and the arts. He notes Browning's early exposures to diverse cultural influences and how they played a role in his development as a poet, setting the stage for his decision to pursue a career in poetry. Thus, this introductory segment sets up a narrative that combines biographical details with critical observations about Browning's contributions to literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sharp, William, 1855-1905
EBook No.: 656
Published: Sep 1, 1996
Downloads: 43
Language: English
Subject: Browning, Robert, 1812-1889
Subject: Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.