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Browning, Robert
1812
1889
Gibson, John Monro
1838
1921
Gibson, J. Monro
Gibson, Monro
Pomegranates from an English Garden
A selection from the poems of Robert Browning
Introductory -- Home Thoughts, from Abroad -- Home Thoughts, from the Sea -- “How they brought the Good News from Ghent to Aix” -- Echetlos -- Helen’s Tower -- Shop -- The Boy and the Angel -- The Patriot -- Instans Tyrannus -- The Lost Leader -- Love among the Ruins -- My Star -- Rudel to the Lady of Tripoli -- Never the Time and the Place -- Wanting is—What? -- Evelyn Hope -- Prospice -- Good, to Forgive -- Touch him ne’er so Lightly -- Popularity -- The Guardian Angel -- Deaf and Dumb -- Abt Vogler -- One Word More -- Saul -- An Epistle -- Christmas-Eve -- Easter-Day.
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"Pomegranates from an English Garden" by Robert Browning is a selection of his poems compiled with an introduction and notes by John Monro Gibson, likely written in the late 19th century. The work aims to serve as an accessible introduction to Browning’s poetry, showcasing the depth and complexity of his themes while attempting to demystify his often challenging literary style. It presents a curated exploration of Browning's thoughts on the human soul, love, morality, and divinity, inviting readers to appreciate their richness and spiritual value. The opening of this anthology sets the stage for an exploration of Robert Browning’s overlooked genius as a poet. The introduction reflects on Browning's resilience in the face of critical adversity, asserting that while his style may be perceived as obscure, it is filled with profound thought and emotional depth. Gibson emphasizes that understanding Browning requires engagement and effort from the reader, much like cracking a pomegranate to access its juicy seeds. Through the initial reflections, the reader is prepared for a journey through Browning's works, with selections designed to guide both beginners and seasoned readers through the themes of love, faith, and the complexities of the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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