| Author |
Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 |
| Title |
Dramatic Romances
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_Romances_and_Lyrics
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Incident of the French Camp -- The Patriot -- My Last Duchess -- Count Gismond -- The Boy and the Angel -- Instans Tyrannus -- Mesmerism -- The Glove -- Time's Revenges -- The Italian in England -- The Englishman in Italy -- In a Gondola -- Waring -- The Twins -- A Light Woman -- The Last Ride Together -- The Pied Piper of Hamelin: A Child's Story -- The Flight of the Duchess -- A Grammarian's Funeral -- The Heretic's Tragedy -- Holy-Cross Day -- Protus -- The Statue and the Bust -- Porphyria's Lover -- "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came".
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| Credits |
Produced by Richard Adicks, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Dramatic Romances" by Robert Browning is a collection of dramatic monologues and narratives reflecting human emotions, relationships, and historical contexts, likely composed during the mid-19th century. The poems draw on themes of love, power, jealousy, and the intricacies of human motives, often set against historical backdrops like the Renaissance and various political situations. The collection includes notable pieces such as "My Last Duchess," which presents a Duke's introspections about his deceased wife, and "The Patriot," chronicling the rise and fall of a beloved figure. At the start of "Dramatic Romances," the introduction outlines Browning's exploration of complex emotional landscapes, emphasizing his deep understanding of human motives and the societal contexts of his characters. The opening poems introduce readers to scenes of passionate interactions and dramatic tensions, with characters ranging from a wounded soldier enthusiastically sharing victory to a Duke recounting his late wife's perceived shortcomings. This sets a tone of intense personal reflection interlaced with broader historical themes, inviting readers to consider the implications of love, loss, and existential struggle in the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English poetry -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4253 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 1, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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