Sonnets from the Portuguese
First published in 1850 and considered some of the finest love lyrics in the English language, Sonnets from the Portuguese comprise 44 interlocking poems that Elizabeth Barrett Browning composed for her husband, Robert Browning. This wonderful illustrated edition includes 22 additional works as...
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First published in 1850 and considered some of the finest love lyrics in the English language, Sonnets from the Portuguese comprise 44 interlocking poems that Elizabeth Barrett Browning composed for her husband, Robert Browning. This wonderful illustrated edition includes 22 additional works as well.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780517187210 (0517187213)
Publish date: November 25th 1997
Publisher: Gramercy
Pages no: 64
Edition language: English
Category:
Classics,
Non Fiction,
Academic,
Literature,
European Literature,
British Literature,
Romance,
Classic Literature,
College,
19th Century,
Poetry,
Poetry Plays
For more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-CycleI really enjoyed this lovely collection of poems. Despite its age, so many of the emotions expressed still resonate today. The language used is phenomenal and the descriptions overall have the power to inspire the reader. I especially enjoyed Browning'...
Isn't it terrible that I've never read these poems before, especially XLIII? The forward was very informative which was good because I was starting with no knowledge beyond trivia.
Christ. I don't even know what to say, here.How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of Being and ideal Grace. I love thee to the level of everyday's Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight. I...
Anyone who likes poetry has to love Elizabeth Barrett Browning!
6 years ago
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