Dramatis Personae (1864)
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Overview
Dramatis Personae is a collection of poems written by Robert Browning and published in 1864. The title of the book is a Latin phrase which translates to �������the characters of a play������� and is fitting for the content of the work. The collection consists of 16 poems, each with its own unique character and story. The poems in Dramatis Personae explore a variety of themes such as love, loss, betrayal, and redemption. The characters in each poem are complex and multifaceted, with their own motivations and desires. Browning�������s use of dramatic monologues allows the reader to delve into the minds of these characters and understand their perspectives.One of the most famous poems in the collection is �������My Last Duchess,������� which tells the story of a wealthy Duke who is showing a portrait of his late wife to a visitor. Through the Duke�������s words, the reader learns about his jealousy and possessiveness, which ultimately led to the death of his wife.Another notable poem is �������Fra Lippo Lippi,������� which tells the story of a monk who is caught by the authorities while out at night. Through Lippi�������s words, the reader learns about his struggles with his faith and his desire to continue pursuing his passion for art.Overall, Dramatis Personae is a masterful collection of poems that showcases Browning�������s skill in creating complex characters and exploring the depths of human emotion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- ISBN-13: 9781164624899
- ISBN-10: 116462489X
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.55 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.78 pounds
- Page Count: 260
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