Elizabeth Barrett Browning , Dr Sally Minogue (Introduction)
The Collected Poems of Elizabeth Barrett Browning (Wordsworth Poetry Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781840225884
- author:
- Elizabeth Barrett Browning , Dr Sally Minogue (Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wordsworth Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 736
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.7 x 4.1 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Elizabeth Barrett Browning's poetry is a rich and diverse collection, spanning her early childhood ambitions to her later, more experimental work. This comprehensive selection brings together her lesser-known sonnets, as well as her well-known love poems, such as Sonnets From the Portuguese, alongside her social and political protest poems, and her experimental ballads. Through her poetry, Barrett Browning explores themes of love, spirituality, and social justice, offering a unique and nuanced voice that continues to resonate today. Her poetry is characterized by its lyricism, wit, and emotional depth, making this collection a valuable resource for anyone interested in her work. This edition provides a detailed introduction and notes, offering insight into Barrett Browning's life and poetry, and providing a deeper understanding of her remarkable body of work.