| Author |
Symons, Arthur, 1865-1945 |
| Title |
An Introduction to the Study of Browning
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Lisa Reigel, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/)
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| Summary |
"An Introduction to the Study of Browning" by Arthur Symons is a critical analysis written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the poetry of Robert Browning, aiming to provide insight into his themes, style, and enduring relevance. Symons presents Browning not just as a poet but as a multi-faceted artist who captures the complexity of human nature and existence through his dramatic and philosophical musings. The opening of the text presents a preface that reflects the author's deep admiration for Browning, establishing the motivation behind this study as a homage to the poet. Symons articulates the defining characteristics of Browning’s poetry, noting the richness of his nature and the vast array of human experiences he captures. He highlights Browning’s unique approach to portraying characters and internal conflicts, emphasizing that his work is more than mere poetic expression; it is a profound exploration of life and thought that challenges readers and invokes introspection. Thus, readers new to Browning can find both an introduction to his poetic landscape and a passionate defense of his significance in the literary canon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 -- Criticism and interpretation
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17608 |
| Release Date |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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