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Focusing on the journey of an intelligent and ambitious poet, the narrative explores themes of self-doubt and female independence. The protagonist, Aurora, navigates her artistic aspirations alongside her complex relationships with Marian, a woman saved from destitution, and her cousin Romney, who loves both women in intricate ways. This epic poem subverts traditional masculine themes by employing the epic form to highlight women's experiences, making it a significant work in 19th-century literature.
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Aurora Leigh, Elizabeth Barrett Browning
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Aurora Leigh
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elizabeth Barrett Browning
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 312
- ISBN13
- 9781513268699
- Category
- Poetry, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Focusing on the journey of an intelligent and ambitious poet, the narrative explores themes of self-doubt and female independence. The protagonist, Aurora, navigates her artistic aspirations alongside her complex relationships with Marian, a woman saved from destitution, and her cousin Romney, who loves both women in intricate ways. This epic poem subverts traditional masculine themes by employing the epic form to highlight women's experiences, making it a significant work in 19th-century literature.