Outline Study Of Browning's Paracelsus

By Fanny Holy

Book Overview

The Outline Study of Browning�������s Paracelsus is a book written by Fanny Holy and published in 1889. The book is a comprehensive analysis of Robert Browning's poem, Paracelsus. The poem tells the story of the life and work of the Swiss-German physician and alchemist, Paracelsus, who lived during the 16th century. In her book, Holy provides a detailed analysis of Browning's poem, examining the themes, characters, and literary devices used by the poet. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the poem. The first chapter provides an introduction to the poem and its historical context. Holy discusses the life of Paracelsus, his contributions to medicine and alchemy, and the impact of his work on the scientific community. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the poem, analyzing the characters of Paracelsus and his mentor, Aprile. Holy also examines the themes of ambition, love, and the search for knowledge that are central to the poem. Throughout the book, Holy provides extensive quotes from Browning's poem, allowing readers to fully appreciate the poet's use of language and imagery. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography of works cited.Overall, the Outline Study of Browning�������s Paracelsus is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the works of Robert Browning or the life and work of Paracelsus. Holy's analysis provides a deep understanding of the poem and its themes, making it a must-read for literature enthusiasts and scholars alike.With A Sketch Of The Paracelsus Of History.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: 1166276031
• ISBN13: 9781166276034
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"