Elizabeth Barrett Browning Books

I love thee with a love I seemed to lose With my lost saints-I love thee with the breath,Smiles, tears, of all my life!-und, if God choose,I shall but love thee better after death.Bloomsbury Poetry Classics are selections from the work of some of our greatest poets. Die Serie richtet sich eher an den allgemeinen Leser als an den Spezialisten und trägt keine kritischen oder erklärenden Geräte. Diese finden Sie anderswo. In der Serie stellen sich die Gedichte vor, auf einer übersichtlichen Seite und in einem Format, das sowohl attraktiv als auch praktisch ist. Die Auswahl wurde vom angesehenen Dichter, Kritiker und Biographen Ian Hamilton getroffen.

Often regarded as a romantic heroine in the Victorian era, Browning was no damsel in distress. She defines and brings to her poetry an unsentimental yet feminine perspective of the values and society of her time.

This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, showcasing its historical significance. While it may contain imperfections due to its age, such as marks and notations, it is preserved to honor its cultural importance. The edition aims to provide an affordable, high-quality reproduction that remains true to the original text, reflecting a commitment to protecting and promoting literary heritage.

Scholars have recognized this work for its cultural significance, highlighting its importance in the foundation of civilization. The reproduction maintains fidelity to the original artifact, preserving copyright references and library stamps that reflect its historical journey through significant libraries worldwide. This attention to authenticity offers readers a glimpse into the work's legacy and its role in the intellectual heritage of society.

Famed series of 44 love poems written to the poet's husband, Robert Browning, plus a selection of poems dealing with religion, art, social problems, and political events. Alphabetical lists of titles and first lines.

Includes a selection of poems by Robert Browning, Emily Bronte, Matthew Arnold, William Butler Yeats, Rudyard Kipling, George Eliot, and others.

Wrote Virginia Woolf of Aurora Leigh in 1931. 'We laugh, we protest, we complain - it is absurd, it is impossible, we cannot tolerate this exaggeration a moment longer - but, nevertheless, we read to the end enthralled. What more can an author ask?' Aurora Leigh (1856), Elizabeth Barrett Browning's epic novel in blank verse, tells the story of the making of a woman poet, exploring 'the woman question', art and its relation to politics and social oppression. In addition to Aurora Leigh, this volume contains poetry from the several volumes of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's published poetry from 1826 to 1862, including The Cry of the Children (1843), Casa Guidi Windows (1851) and the British Library manuscript text of the 'Sonnets from the Portuguese' which records her courtship with Robert Browning.

Aurora Leigh (1856) is an epic poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, featuring the intelligent poet Aurora, who battles self-doubt. The narrative intertwines her story with that of Marian Erle and their complex relationships with Romney Leigh. The poem explores themes of ambition, love, and self-acceptance, challenging traditional epic conventions.