Robert Browning - Fifine at the Fair: "Truth never hurts the teller"

Mastering the dramatic monologue, Robert Browning emerged as a key figure in Victorian poetry, celebrated for his diverse talents, including verse plays and essays. Born in 1812, he was a self-taught scholar with a wide range of interests. His early works gained attention, but his career faced challenges with the complex Sordello. A transformative relationship with Elizabeth Barrett invigorated his writing, leading to significant works like Dramatis Personae and The Ring and the Book. Browning's legacy as a prominent English poet was solidified before his death in 1889.