Project Gutenberg 2009-02-09 Public domain in the USA. 562 Browning, Robert 1812 1889 Reynolds, Myra 09028259 Selections from the Poems and Plays of Robert Browning E-text prepared by Brian Sogard, Carla Foust, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Selections from the Poems and Plays of Robert Browning" by Robert Browning is a collection of poetry and dramatic works written in the mid-19th century. This anthology showcases Browning's extensive body of work, highlighting his innovative use of dramatic monologues and his exploration of complex human emotions. It serves as a gateway to the themes of love, ambition, and existential inquiry that permeate his poetry. At the start of this edition, readers are introduced to important biographical and literary contexts surrounding Robert Browning's life and work. The opening portion provides a glimpse into his early childhood, education, and influences, setting the foundation for understanding the depth and complexity of his poetic voice. It details Browning’s precocious talent, early literary experiences, and eminent literary friendships, ultimately reflecting how his formative years shaped his unique approach to poetry and drama. This contextual grounding is vital for appreciating the selections included in the anthology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Drama English poetry Poetry -- Collections PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 1010853 2025-07-11T12:25:26.120609 text/html 1036003 2009-02-09T14:33:29 text/html 525377 2025-07-11T12:26:19.395393 application/epub+zip 533624 2025-07-11T12:25:46.784528 application/epub+zip 405459 2025-07-11T12:25:36.942646 application/epub+zip 1000864 2025-07-11T12:26:29.941328 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1368928 2025-07-11T12:26:02.916435 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1117835 2022-09-13T06:38:31.603159 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 704773 2025-07-11T12:25:22.180676 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 704414 2021-01-04T17:47:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 704462 2021-01-04T17:47:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21550 2025-07-11T12:26:30.135349 application/rdf+xml 22869 2025-07-11T12:25:37.642544 image/jpeg 4578 2025-07-11T12:25:37.293646 image/jpeg 277740 2021-01-04T17:47:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 397123 2021-01-04T17:47:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 277619 2021-01-04T17:47:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 494212 2025-07-11T12:25:26.187593 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia