The Brownings: A Victorian Idyll

By David 1899-1988 Loth

Book Overview

The Brownings: A Victorian Idyll is a book written by David Loth that explores the life and works of the famous Victorian poets, Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning. The book provides a comprehensive account of the couple's life, from their early days as struggling poets to their eventual success and recognition as two of the most important literary figures of the 19th century.Loth delves into the personal and professional relationship between the two poets, exploring their love story and the impact it had on their writing. He also examines the social and cultural context of their time, providing readers with a detailed understanding of the Victorian era and its influence on the Brownings' work.Throughout the book, Loth draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and other personal documents, to provide readers with a vivid and engaging portrait of the couple's life and times. He also provides insightful analysis of their poetry, exploring the themes and techniques that make their work so enduringly popular.Overall, The Brownings: A Victorian Idyll is an engaging and informative book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in Victorian literature, poetry, or history. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and works of two of the most important poets of the 19th century, and provides readers with a deep appreciation for their enduring legacy.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: 1162794836
• ISBN13: 9781162794839
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"