1812-1889

A biography of the Brownings, whose courtship and marriage resulted in one of the greatest love stories of all time.

Critical introduction to the life and work of Victorian era poet Robert Browning, arranged chronologically, and covering the three main creative periods of his life--the early years from 1833 to 1845, a middle period of married years from 1846 to 1861, and the final phase of productivity from 1861 to 1889.

Presents biographical information on nineteenth-century British writer Robert Browning and profiles five of his works, providing thematic analysis and excerpts of criticism; also includes primary and secondary bibliographies.

Provides a selection of the poet's works with annotations providing background information to make the poems easier to understand, and offers critical material from many of Browning's contemporaries.

A collection of critical essays on Browning's poetry provide a modern assessment of his works.

Chronicles the lives and careers of husband-and-wife nineteenth-century English poets Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, discussing their courtship and marriage; their time in Paris, London, and Italy; and their major works, "Men and Women" and "Aurora Leigh.".

Provides an account of Browning's poetic career, focusing on works and issues of special interest, touching upon every poem and book written by the poet, and disclosing some facts about his life.

Provides a brief biography of nineteenth-century English poet and playwright Robert Browning, a selection of personal reminiscences by his contemporaries, and critical essays from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries on specific Browning works.