Robert Browning (1812 - 1889) was one of the defining figures of the Victorian age. Famous in his lifetime for his elopement and marriage to Elizabeth Barratt, his critical reputation grew steadily in the years following her early death. Browning's mastery of dramatic verse was evident throughout his career, from such chillingly unforgettable monologues as 'My Last Duchess' and 'Porphyria' to the mature work included in his collection Dramatis Personae. This selection, chosen by leading scholars, reveals the innovation, complexity and profound psychological insight that have ensured Browning's enduring reputation and his continuing appeal to readers today.

Browning: Selected Poems results from a completely fresh appraisal of the canon, text and context of the writer's work. The poems are presented in the order of their composition and in the text in which they were first published, giving a unique insight into the development of Browning's art. An introduction and chronology offer useful background material, whilst annotations and headnotes provide details of composition, publication, sources and contemporary reception. This authoritative yet accessible selection should become the first point of reference for scholar, student and general reader alike.

Longman Annotated English Poets introduces a new selected poems edition of Robert Browning's work.

About the Author

John Woolford and Daniel Karlin are both Professors of English at the University of Sheffield.

Joseph Phelan is a Reader in Nineteenth-Century Literature at De Montfort University.

Book Information
ISBN 9781405841139
Author John Woolford
Format Paperback
Page Count 936
Imprint Longman
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 1040g