The Major Works (Oxford World’s Classics)
The Major Works by Robert Browning, published by Oxford University Press on August 31, 2009, is a revised edition that spans 864 pages. This collection showcases Browning’s extensive poetic range, featuring over eighty shorter poems, including his renowned dramatic monologues, alongside complete texts of several longer works. Notably, it includes selections from The Ring and the Book and Browning’s critical writing, Essay on Shelley, providing insights into his literary contributions.
Readers will find a unique blend of Browning’s poetry and prose, enriched by love letters exchanged with Elizabeth Barrett and general correspondence that illuminate his creative process. This edition captures the essence of Browning’s work and thinking, making it a significant resource for those interested in 19th-century English poetry. The book reflects Oxford World’s Classics’ commitment to scholarship, offering a comprehensive view of Browning’s literary legacy.
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Robert Browning’s poetic scope was broad, ranging from the beguiling magic of The Pied Piper of Hamelin to the epic book-length poem The Ring and the Book. This comprehensive selection includes over eighty of his shorter poems, amongst them his most famous and best-loved dramatic monologues, as well as the complete text of many of his longer poems. It contains three books from The Ring and the Book and Browning’s critical writing, Essay on Shelley. This edition also selects generously from the love letters between Browning and Elizabeth Barrett, as well as from Browning’s more general correspondence–letters that cast a unique light upon the poems themselves and poetry in general. The book represents a unique combination of Browning’s poetry and prose chosen from the whole range of his career to give the essence of his work and thinking.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World’s Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford’s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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