Robert Browning - Paracelsus: "A minute's success pays the failure of years"

Robert Browning, a pivotal figure in Victorian poetry, is renowned for his dramatic monologues and diverse literary talents, including verse plays and essays. Born in 1812 in London, he received a broad home education, fostering his eclectic interests. His early works gained acclaim, but a challenging period followed the release of the obscure "Sordello." A transformative relationship with Elizabeth Barrett invigorated his writing, leading to masterpieces like "Dramatis Personae" and "The Ring and the Book." Browning passed away in Venice in 1889, leaving a lasting literary legacy.