Poems Of 1844: Sonnets

By Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Book Overview

The Poems of 1844: Sonnets is a collection of poems written by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, a prominent English poet of the Victorian era. The collection includes 44 sonnets that were originally published in 1844. The sonnets are written in the traditional form of 14 lines with a strict rhyme scheme and meter. The themes of the sonnets range from love and romance to social and political issues of the time. Barrett Browning's poetry is known for its emotional intensity and her ability to convey complex ideas through her use of language and imagery. The sonnets in this collection are considered some of Barrett Browning's finest work and have been praised for their lyrical beauty and depth of feeling. They offer a glimpse into the poet's personal life and her views on society and politics. Overall, The Poems of 1844: Sonnets is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian poetry, and a valuable addition to any poetry lover's collection.LIGHT human nature is too lightly tost And ruffled without cause, complaining on-- Restless with rest, until, being overthrown, It learneth to lie quiet. Let a frost Or a small wasp have crept to the inner-most Of our ripe peach, or let the wilful sun Shine westward of our window, --straight we run.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: 1419142151
• ISBN13: 9781419142154
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.2"