Pompilia and Her Poet

von Harriet Gaylord

212 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"Pompilia and Her Poet" is a captivating exploration of one of literature's most enduring and celebrated romances: the life and love of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Harriet Gaylord offers a sensitive and detailed portrait of the deep emotional and intellectual bond shared by the two poets, tracing the narrative of their secret courtship and their storied life together in Italy.The title refers to the character Pompilia from Robert Browning's masterpiece "The Ring and the Book," serving as a poignant bridge between the poet's creative imagination and his real-life devotion to Elizabeth. Gaylord's work delves into the historical and personal context of their Victorian world, illustrating how their mutual support and profound affection fueled some of the most significant contributions to the English poetic canon. Through a blend of biographical insight and literary appreciation, the book captures the essence of their partnership and the domestic bliss they found in Florence. This work provides an essential perspective for readers wishing to understand the human experience behind the verses, emphasizing the passion and partnership that defined the Brownings' enduring legacy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.