Life of Robert Browning

Name: Life of Robert Browning
Author: William Sharp

By William Sharp

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A combined biography and critical study traces the poet's family origins, childhood, early influences, and self-education, then follows his development through youthful experiments in Byronic and Shelleyan modes to mature dramatic and lyrical forms. The author offers close readings and assessments of major pieces and phases, including early poems, plays, and long narratives, and discusses method, obscurity, and the interplay of drama and psychology in his verse. The narrative also covers the poet's relationship and marriage to a fellow writer, their life abroad, periods of creative intensity and quiet, contemporary responses, and concluding judgments on artistic strengths and recurring thematic concerns.

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William Sharp

William Sharp was a Scottish author and poet, known for his contributions to both literary criticism and fiction. He wrote under his own name as well as the pseudonym Fiona Macleod, through which he explored themes of Celtic mythology and spirituality. His notable works include "Green Fire: A Romance" and "Pharais; and, The Mountain Lovers," which reflect his deep appreciation for nature and the mystical elements of Scottish folklore. Sharp's writings often blend lyrical prose with philosophical insights, making him a significant figure in the late 19th-century literary scene.