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Title: Browning's Heroines
Credits:
Produced by Ted Garvin, Michael Zeug, Lisa Reigel, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Browning's Heroines" by Ethel Colburn Mayne is a literary analysis written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the female characters portrayed in the poetry of Robert Browning, exploring their significance, individuality, and the broader themes of femininity and female empowerment through various sections. Mayne’s focus on Browning's heroines provides a fresh perspective on their roles and the poet’s treatment of womanhood. The opening of the work sets the stage for a thoughtful examination of Browning’s female characters, beginning with a preface that reflects on the poet's enduring relevance and the complexities of his work. Mayne argues for the depth and bravery embodied by Browning’s heroines, illustrating how they signify a modern understanding of female identity. She highlights the poet’s unique ability to portray young women not merely as objects of desire but as complex beings with their own hopes and challenges. The analysis begins with a comparison of Browning's approach to other literary representations of women, noting how he elevates girlhood into an admirable and independent existence worthy of celebration and study. The introduction emphasizes the blend of lyrical beauty and profound thematic exploration Mayne aims to demonstrate throughout the rest of her work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Mayne, Ethel Colburn, -1941
Illustrator: Armfield, Maxwell, 1881-1972
EBook No.: 21247
Published: Apr 28, 2007
Downloads: 163
Language: English
Subject: Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 -- Characters -- Women
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Browning's Heroines
Credits:
Produced by Ted Garvin, Michael Zeug, Lisa Reigel, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Browning's Heroines" by Ethel Colburn Mayne is a literary analysis written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the female characters portrayed in the poetry of Robert Browning, exploring their significance, individuality, and the broader themes of femininity and female empowerment through various sections. Mayne’s focus on Browning's heroines provides a fresh perspective on their roles and the poet’s treatment of womanhood. The opening of the work sets the stage for a thoughtful examination of Browning’s female characters, beginning with a preface that reflects on the poet's enduring relevance and the complexities of his work. Mayne argues for the depth and bravery embodied by Browning’s heroines, illustrating how they signify a modern understanding of female identity. She highlights the poet’s unique ability to portray young women not merely as objects of desire but as complex beings with their own hopes and challenges. The analysis begins with a comparison of Browning's approach to other literary representations of women, noting how he elevates girlhood into an admirable and independent existence worthy of celebration and study. The introduction emphasizes the blend of lyrical beauty and profound thematic exploration Mayne aims to demonstrate throughout the rest of her work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Mayne, Ethel Colburn, -1941
Illustrator: Armfield, Maxwell, 1881-1972
EBook No.: 21247
Published: Apr 28, 2007
Downloads: 163
Language: English
Subject: Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 -- Characters -- Women
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.