This is Hiram Corson's critical introduction to the poetry of Robert Browning, combining essays and commentary with a letter from the poet. It offers guidance on Browning's themes, style, and intellectual range, helping listeners approach his work with greater understanding. A thoughtful companion for those interested in Victorian poetry and literary study.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ROBERT BROWNING’S POETRY by Hiram Corson [This etext was prepared from a 1910 printing. This third edition was originally published in 1886.] Hiram Corson, LL.D., Professor of English Literature in the Cornell University; Author of “An Introduction to the Study of Shakespeare”, “A Primer of English Verse, chiefly in its Aesthetic and Organic Character”, “The Aims of Literary Study”, etc. “Subtlest Assertor of the Soul in song.” {There are several Greek phrases in this book. ASCII cannot represent the Greek characters, so if you are interested in these phrases, use the following map. Hopefully these phrases will not be mistaken for another language. . . . ASCII to Greek A,a alpha B,b beta G,g gamma D,d delta E,e epsilon Z,z zeta H,h eta Q,q theta I,i iota K,k kappa L,l lambda M,m mi/mu N,n ni/nu J,j ksi/xi
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