Browning's Women

By Mary Elizabeth Burt

Book Overview

Browning's Women is a book written by Mary E. Burt that explores the female characters in the poetry of Robert Browning. The book is divided into chapters that each focus on a different poem or group of poems, and examines the complex and often contradictory portrayals of women in Browning's work. Burt delves into the historical and cultural context of Browning's writing, as well as his personal relationships and experiences, in order to shed light on the themes and messages of his poetry. Throughout the book, Burt argues that Browning's women are not simply passive objects of male desire, but rather complex and dynamic individuals who challenge traditional gender roles and expectations. Browning's Women is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of one of the most important poets of the Victorian era, and a valuable resource for scholars and students of literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428627413
• ISBN13: 9781428627413
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"