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Browning: Poems: Edited by Peter Washington (Everyman's Library Pocket Poets Series),New
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The Brownings astonishing romantic and poetic relationship is here preserved in a beautiful and lasting hardcover volume. AN EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY POCKET POET.Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning are without parallel in the nineteenth century: celebrated poets, they became equally famous for their marriage. Still popular more than a century after their deaths, their poetry vividly reflects the unique nature of their relationship.This collection presents the Brownings work in the context of their lives: the early years and their initial friendship, their courtship and marriage, the fifteen happy years they spent living in Italy until Elizabeths death. Whether in short poems such as Elizabeths Hector in the Garden and Roberts Natural Magic, or in extracts from longer works such as Aurora Leigh and Pauline, the great themes they shared are all represented: love, marriage, illicit passion, England and Italy, childhood, religion, poetry, and nature. Elizabeths famous Sonnets from the Portuguese, based on their love affair, is included in its entirety.The poems are augmented with a generous selection of the marvelous letters the Brownings wrote to each other.Everyman's Library pursues the highest production standards, printing on acidfree creamcolored paper, with fullcloth cases with twocolor foil stamping, decorative endpapers, silk ribbon markers, Europeanstyle halfround spines, and a fullcolor illustrated jacket.
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- Q: What is the main theme of the poems included in this collection? A: The poems in this collection primarily explore themes of love, marriage, passion, and the connection between England and Italy, reflecting the unique relationship between Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic look.
- Q: Is this a first edition of the Browning poems collection? A: Yes, this is the first edition of the collection, published on January 14, 2003.
- Q: Are the poems accompanied by any additional content? A: Yes, the poems are supplemented with a selection of letters exchanged between the Brownings, offering additional insight into their relationship.
- Q: What type of paper is used in this book? A: The book is printed on acid-free cream-colored paper, ensuring longevity and quality.
- Q: Who edited this collection of Browning poems? A: The collection is edited by Peter Washington.
- Q: Does this book include Sonnets from the Portuguese? A: Yes, Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s famous Sonnets from the Portuguese is included in its entirety in this collection.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book's dimensions are approximately 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches, making it a convenient size for reading and carrying.
- Q: Is this book suitable for gift giving? A: Yes, the beautiful hardcover design and the significance of the content make it an excellent gift for poetry lovers and special occasions.