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The writing of Elizabeth Barrett Browning won immediate acclaim upon her initial publication in the 1850s. She was praised for presenting a model of a working woman poet and her bold engagement of important social issues. Take a look at her work through criticism offering various perspectives.

This title, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, part of Chelsea House Publishers’ Modern Critical Views series, examines the major works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning through full-length critical essays by expert literary critics. In addition, this title features a short biography on Elizabeth Barrett Browning, a chronology of the author’s life, and an introductory essay written by Harold Bloom, Sterling Professor of the Humanities, Yale University. ... Read more

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Referring to her olive-skinned complexion Robert Browning called his wife, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, "his little Portuguese." It is from this nickname that the title "Sonnets from the Portuguese" is derived. Sonnets from the Portuguese, a series of love poems from Elizabeth to her husband, is combined here with a collection of 60 of her other poems. ... Read more

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Dover Thrift Editions
Dover Thrift Editions are the college student's [and teacher purchasing en masse] best friends.While they tend to lack footnotes, they do include thoughtful, decent introductions.Recommended.

A very explicit and moving love
These poems were written by Elizabeth Barret Browning for her husband, the poet Robert Browning. They were not meant to be published but they have become her most well- known work. They contain one of the finest love poems ever written, the much anthologized , " How do I love thee? Let me count the ways." and other poems reflecting her love for her husband and her views on life.
The poems are written in a very explicit and clear way,in a style which had great appeal to the common reader of their day. And despite a certain archaic quality in the diction they speak to us today.

Here is one example.
"If thou must love me , let it be for naught,
Except for love's sake only. Do not say,
"I love her for her smile-her look- her way
Of speaking gently- for a trick of thought
That falls in well with mine, and certes brought
A sense of pleasant ease on such aday"-
For these things in themselves. Beloved, may
Be changed, or change for thee- and love, so wrought,
May be unwrought so. Neither love me for
Thine own dear pity 's wiping my cheeks dry-
A creature might forget to wep, who bore
Thy comfort long, and lose thy love thereby!
But love me for love's sake , that evermore
Thou may'st love on, through love's eternity."

The early death of Elizabeth Barrett Browning underlines the intense and tragic quality of her and her husband's great love.

More chick bait
These poetry books are absolutely wonnerful to have on your bedside table.It don't make no difference what poetry book just as long as it is romantic sounding.Chicks dig it and will attack like a wolverine after a tuna.EEEHAAA!

A nice selection
I do not like many 19th-century English poets, but Elizabeth Barrett Browning is one that I do.Her Sonnets from the Portuguese are some of the most honest love poems I have read, and the other poems in this selectionare a good reminder that she tackled many social issues as well.However,as a dog person, my favorite poem has to be To Flush, My Dog, a tribute toher faithful companion. ... Read more

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What do a chamber pot, a famous poet, a family feud, and a long-ago suitor all have in common?

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Not much to read
This is a fast read, chiefly because you can skip half the text. In fact, I had to skim, otherwise I'd have gotten too frustrated with Abby, the main character, whose personality is nonexistent and inertia more than annoying.

Other parts you can skip: the narrator's endless cataloging of antiques. The silly encounter with a reporter, the whole of which was a hoot, being so badly overwritten. The soppy pity parties in Abby's apartment. The conversation with the make-up artist on Antiques Roadshow. The deposition scene. Anything Lavinia is made to say. The caricatures who pass as men in the novel.

I came away despising Abby, rolling my eyes at most of the characters (except Gus, Mary Agnes and Clyde -- Clyde's "apologies" are the best reading!), and feeling anxious for the chamber pot. It's pretty bad when you're more concerned for the fate of an inanimate object than the main character. But then again, I think the chamber pot is the main character.

Everybody's Leavings
Abby the main character states on page #3: " I'd always liked everybody's leavings, the discarded and dented bits and pieces of other people's lives"....yeah, me too. This novel shows how sometimes those bits and pieces affect us long after the people are gone, and how sometimes we are left topick up our own bits and pieces.

Great fun, especially for antiques fans!
Loved this.Similar to Claire Cook but with an antiques/Massachusetts setting.I'm an antiques nut AND a MA resident, formerly of Cambridge, so I'm probably biased. Ms. Medwed writes about a milieu that she really knows, and the narrator's dating disasters were funny.I definitely plan to read more by this author.

Easy, fun read
Fast read. Interesting characters. Pretty predictable ending but it was a happy one. Better than watching tv. No violence, foul language or gratuitous sex. Humorous and intelligent.

Fantastic read
Being from the Boston area myself this book truly is a wonderful and accurate ride through the Boston area. Men and women will find something in this because this isn't "chic lit" it's a good story. Abigail works hard to get what she wants and she gets it, no down and out failure to be found.The dialogue is a bit weak at times but the narrative makes up for that.Unlike other books, this story does not end where you think it ends, highly recommended. ... Read more

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The love letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett remain among the most famous in history.Daniel Karlin's selection, based on a fresh examination of the original manuscripts, provides new insight into the clandestine correspondence which led to their elopement in 1846.
They poured the full resources of their minds and hearts into these complex and subtle letters, as they explored each others needs, desires, passions, and anxieties. Together, the letters tell the enthralling story of how they waited many years to elope, overcoming many obstacles such as the neurotic presence of Elizabeth Barrett's father and the intense demands they made on one another.This volume allows the reader to follow the story in all its scope and richness. ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Biography ... Read more

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"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways" "Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be . . ." These lines from some of the most famous poems in the English language are also the legacy of a great love story. Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning were united not only as man and wife, but also as writers who shared and debated ideas, values and literary craft. Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning: How Do I Love Thee? Their Story and Poetry is an audio original consisting of 70 poems performed by three great British actors. It interweaves the classic poetry by these two famous writers of the Victorian era with the narrative story of their love, offering a rare glimpse into the artistic, passionate nature of genius. 2 cassettes. ... Read more

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A Fantastic True Love Story
"How Do I Love Thee?" was a romantic true love story.In the book, Robert Browning gave Elizabeth "Ba" Barret the courage to love and live life.Ba was an invalid who lived with a widowed, controlling father of seven children.Although, Ba was his pride and joy, he kept her captive through her illness.Ba's poetry caused Robert Browning to fall in love with her and wish to meet her.The two poets' friendship blossomed through their letters; after they met face to face it soon became love.Soon Ba's father was the only thing standing in the way of their true happiness.

The book begins with a curious statement which holds your attention through the first few chapters."How Do I Love Thee?" becomes very interesting after Ba and Robert finally meet face to face.The author's incorporation of the love poems of Elizabeth Barret Browning and Robert Browning was terrific addition to the story.The end was disappointing, but the book as a whole was a fantastic true love story of two amazing poets. ... Read more

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Publisher: New York : James MillerNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning are without parallel in the nineteenth century: celebrated poets, they became equally famous for their marriage. Still popular more than a century after their deaths, their poetry vividly reflects the unique nature of their relationship.
This collection presents the Brownings' work in the context of their lives: the early years and their initial friendship, their courtship and marriage, the fifteen happy years they spent living in Italy until Elizabeth's death. Both in shorter poems such as Elizabeth's "Hector in the Garden” and Robert's "Natural Magic," or in extracts from longer works such as Aurora Leigh and Pauline, the great themes they shared are all represented: love, marriage, illicit passion, England and Italy, childhood, religion, poetry, and nature.

Elizabeth's famous Sonnets from the Portuguese, based on their love affair, is included in its entirety. The poems are augmented with a generous selection of the marvellous letters the Brownings wrote to each other. ... Read more

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A nice idea
This anthology is based on a nice idea. Instead of representing each of the Browning's separately it presents them together. Their life story and poetry are bound up with each other. And this volume shows to a degree their development together. ... Read more

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Includes:
POEMS:—
A CHILD’S GRAVE AT FLORENCE
CATARINA TO CAMOENS
LIFE AND LOVE
A DENIAL
PROOF AND DISPROOF
QUESTION AND ANSWER
INCLUSIONS
INSUFFICIENCY

SONNETS FROM THE PORTUGUESE

CASA GUIDI WINDOWS:—
FIRST PART
SECOND PART

POEMS BEFORE CONGRESS:—
NAPOLEON III. IN ITALY
THE DANCE
A TALE OF VILLAFRANCA
A COURT LADY
AN AUGUST VOICE
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
ITALY AND THE WORLD
A CURSE FOR A NATION

LAST POEMS:—
LITTLE MATTIE
A FALSE STEP
VOID IN LAW
LORD WALTER’S WIFE
BIANCA AMONG THE NIGHTINGALES
MY KATE
A SONG FOR THE RAGGED SCHOOLS OF LONDON
MAY’S LOVE
AMY’S CRUELTY
MY HEART AND I
THE BEST THING IN THE WORLD
WHERE’S AGNES?
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Wonderful condition
Not only was I very happy with the delivery of the book, but the book was in wonderufl condition.I had the book, but one of my dogs enjoyed its cover too much, so I wanted a replacement.This book is exactly like mine (without the chew marks), and in mint condition, considering it was published in 1954.It is now proudly displayed away from the "jaws of destruction." ... Read more

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71 poems are included from these two influential poets of 19th century England who were also man and wife. The poetry reveals their passion, ideas, and dedication to social causes. This 2-CD set offers the listener a convenient way to hear favorite poems of Elizabeth easily (CD1) and/or find the preferred poetry of Robert (CD2) with maximum accessibility. The first CD includes the most famous poems from Robert: "Love among the Ruins," "Home Thoughts from Abroad," "Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister," "Abt Vogler," "Rabbi Ben Ezra" and 16 others. The second CD offers Elizabeth's best-loved works: "Grief," "The Runaway Slave at Pilgrim's Point," "Casa Guidi Windows," the 44 complete Sonnets from the Portuguese, and 4 others. 2-CD set. ... Read more

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The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Elizabeth Barrett Browning is in the English language. If you enjoy the works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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WITH PORTRAITS AND FACSIMILES ... Read more