1969 Robert Browning and His World: Two Robert Brownings? By Maisie Ward, Hardcover Book. Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Measures about 9" by 6". 337 pages. Very good condition. Has dust cover.
Explore the complex duality of one of the Victorian era's most celebrated poets in Maisie Ward's 1968 study, Robert Browning and His World Two Robert Brownings. Published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, this compelling biography serves as the definitive second volume in Ward’s exploration of the poet’s life. It delves into Browning's later years, examining the fascinating tension between his public persona as a literary lion and the private world of memory he inhabited following the death of Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
Measuring 9 inches by 6 inches, this 337-page hardcover is an essential resource for students of Victorian literature and collectors of "Dark Academia" library pieces. Ward, a renowned biographer, brings a unique empathy and depth to the text, making the scholarly content feel remarkably intimate. This copy is in very good vintage condition and remains protected by its original dust jacket. The binding is firm and the edges are clean, making it a handsome addition to any library focused on the lives of the Great Poets. It offers a nuanced, expert look at the man behind the dramatic monologues that changed the course of English verse.
This item is vintage, over 55 years old.
