English poet and playwright
Dramatic monologues
Victorian poet
Fan of Romanticism
Raised by parents staunchly devoted to evangelical faith
By 12, Browning wrote a book of poetry which he later destroyed when no publisher could be found.
Wrote aa book of poetry by age 12; destroyed it when he couldn't get it published.
Hated school π
Homeschooled (by a tutor); read his dad's books in their personal extensive library
Fluent in French, Greek, Italian, and Latin by age 14
Frequently read from the Romantic poets, especially Shelley
Became an atheist and vegetarian by age 16
Studied Greek at a university in London
Inherited musical ability through his mother, and composed arrangements of various songs
Refused a formal career and dedicated himself to poetry
Lived at home until age 34, financially dependent on his family until his marriage.
Married poet Elizabeth Barrett and moved to Italy (1846)
Noted for irony, characterization, dark humor, social commentary, historical settings and challenging vocabulary and syntax
Writings
"Pauline" (1833)
"Paracelsus" (1835)
"Sordello" (1840)
Men and Women (1855)
"The Ring and the Book" (1868β1869)
KNOWN FOR:
seen as a sage and philosopher-poet
fed into Victorian social and political discourse
Go HERE for more info (wikipedia)
What is Browning's relationship to Romanticism? Consider conceptions of nature, the poet, the self, and memory.
Browning's relationship to Romanticism is a somewhat contentious subject but can be evinced in his fondness for nature, and his focus on the individual.
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