The Love Letters of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning

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The Love Letters of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning captures the intimate and passionate correspondence between two of the 19th century’s renowned poets. Through these letters, readers gain insight into their blossoming romance, intellectual exchanges, and the personal challenges they faced. Set against the backdrop of their literary achievements, the collection provides a deeply personal glimpse into their evolving relationship.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by historical romances and want a glimpse into the lives of two of the most celebrated poets of the Victorian era. Their exchanged letters offer an intimate look at their profound love and intellectual companionship, enriched with the backdrop of their literary genius.

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The Love Letters of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning

The love affair between two of the Victorian era's most famous poets is one of passion, tragedy, illness, and ultimately, endurance. Collected here for the first time in print are their 573 love letters, which capture their courtship, their blossoming love, and their forbidden marriage.

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The love affair between two of the Victorian era's most famous poets is one of passion, tragedy, illness, and ultimately, endurance. Collected here for the first time in print are their 573 love letters, which capture their courtship, their blossoming love, and their forbidden marriage.

The Love Letters of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning allows readers to immerse themselves in the intimate and heartfelt exchanges between Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Robert Browning, offering a profound insight into their enduring relationship.

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The Love Letters of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning is cherished for its poignant depiction of the passionate and intellectual exchange between two of the Victorian era's most notable poets. Reviewers often praise the collection for its historical insights and the genuine emotion captured in the correspondence, offering a compelling look into their personal lives and creative minds. The letters reveal the gradual deepening of their relationship and provide a window into the societal norms of their time, making it a beloved read for biography and memoir enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781620873663

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 January 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) was one of the most prominent poets of the Victorian era. Her poetry was widely popular in both England and the United States during her lifetime.

Robert Browning (1812-1889) was one of the foremost Victorian poets and playwrights.

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