Robert Browning

Sordello (eBook, ePUB)

Ambition, Love, and Art: Unraveling Browning's Poetic Tapestry

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Produktbeschreibung

Robert Browning's 'Sordello' is a complex and intricate narrative poem that explores themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of artistic excellence. Written in Browning's signature dramatic monologue style, the poem is known for its dense, allusive language and intricate structure, which challenges readers to unravel its many layers of meaning. Set in medieval Italy, 'Sordello' offers a rich tapestry of historical and mythological references that add depth and complexity to the narrative. Browning's innovative use of language and form places 'Sordello' within the context of the Victorian poetic tradition, making it a significant work in the evolution of English poetry. Robert Browning's background as a Romantic poet and his interest in historical subjects are evident in 'Sordello', as the poem reflects his fascination with the power of the individual to shape history. Drawing on his deep knowledge of literature and history, Browning weaves a compelling tale of the titular troubadour-poet's struggles and triumphs in a turbulent political landscape. His exploration of Sordello's inner life and artistic ambitions provides a nuanced portrait of the creative process and the complexities of human experience. I highly recommend 'Sordello' to readers interested in Victorian poetry, historical fiction, and the intersection of art and politics. Browning's masterful command of language and his profound insights into the human condition make 'Sordello' a compelling and rewarding read for anyone looking to delve into the complexities of art and ambition.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 116
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066439163
• Artikelnr.: 60730416

Autorenporträt

Robert Browning was born on May 7, 1812, in Camberwell, London), the first-born of Robert and Sarah Browning. His mother was a Non-Conformist and an accomplished pianist. Mr. Browning senior had forgone a fortune after objecting to the slavery on the family's plantation in the West Indies. He became instead a clerk in the Bank of England. Despite his modest salary he was able to marry, raise a family, and to acquire a library of some 6,000 books.Most of the poet's education came at home. He was an extremely bright child and an omnivorous reader and learned Latin, Greek, French and Italian before his mid-teens. He attended the University of London in 1828, the year it first opened (now University College London), but left after a year to continue his further education at his own pace.In the 1830s he met the actor William Macready and wrote several verse dramas, without much in the way of success. At the same time he was developing his verse syle with an emphasis on dramatic situations and character analysis. His first publication, 'Pauline', printed anonymously and with a subvention from his father, failed to find a single buyer. His next, 'Paracelsus', failed also to find many readers amongst the wider public, but did create a name for him amongst the literati. His third volume, 'Sordello' (1840) came close to ruining his reputation for good, as almost no-one understood what he was trying to do. Subsequent to this failure he further developed the dramatic monologue as his favoured form, with the narrator invariably not being the author himself, and presenting a slippery notion of reality and truth.In the mid-1840s, after having read and admired the work of Elizabeth Barrett (1806-1861), he arranged to meet her. She was a semi-invalid and lived under the thumb of a domineering father, who forbade any of his children to marry. Despite this, the two fell in love, and eloped, living in Italy-mostly in Florence-until Elizabeth's death. While they were together, Elisabeth was much the better-known poet, but Robert began to develop his own public from the mid-1850s onwards and became lionised after his return to London, following the death of his wife. His ascent into the living pantheon was achieved with the monumental verse-novel 'The Ring and the Book' (1868-9), and his reputation continued to remain high until his death, despite some of his later books not finding favour-Browning continued to push the boundaries of taste, and could upset the genteel Victorian reading public with works such as 'Red Cotton Night-Cap Country' (a dismal title for what is in fact another interesting verse novel). His last book, Asolando, appeared on the day he died and went through fourteen editions-a contrast to 'Sordello', which only sold some 150 copies in its first 15 years.Browning is buried in Poet's Corner at Westminster Abbey.