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Critical Appreciation of Robert Browning Poems and His Art: A Study

Dr. G. Kiran Kumar Reddy
Mr. Shaik Wajid Basha

Abstract

This research paper examines Robert Browning's penchant towards history, borrowing the themes of dramatic monologues, choice of subjects, the dramatic and psychological elements, style and philosophy. He establishes his special interest in the Renaissance, relevance of his devices like obscurity, exploration of themes, usage of conversational forms to the modernity of characters, recognition of history, perceiving contemporaneity and paving the direction for future. Robert Browning, the renowned Victorian poet, is widely known as the master of dramatic monologue and his profound exploration of love. He possesses the optimistic quality in his poetry that reflects human struggle towards growth and self realization. By strenuous study of his poems, rich with diversity, complex speakers and vivid diction, many readers have ascertained his quiet soul dissection. He fascinates us, not only as a poet, but also teaches us to live more attentively and more inwardly.

Keywords:Hopefulness, obscurity, reflection, debating

Introduction

Robert Browning (1822-1889)

Robert Browning's native land is Camberwell. His father was a banker. Browning availed scanty education and as an avid reader, studied unusual subjects. He began writing poetry at the age of 12. Shelley influenced him greatly. He spent time in both Russia and London which brought him the association with literary men. His second home is Italy, where he was charmed by Elizabeth Barrett?s works and betrothed her. Oxford university bestowed the degree of D.C.E upon him. He passed away in Italy and was buried in Westminster Abbey.

His major poems and works:

Browning's renowned work is Pauline (1833). It was a thoughtful poem, which displays the significance of Shelley. During that period, Shelley had great admiration towards him. Sordello (1840) deals with the relationship between art and life. This work centers upon the story of the hero, a Mantuan troubadour. Pippa Passes play contains songs; it is not fit for stage. Browning's best work is Men and Women (1855), it is a dramatic monologue, dedicated to his wife. Some of the famous works of Browning are Fra Lippo Lippi, Andrea del Sarto, Cleon's are blank verse poems. As a voracious writer, Browning's character is reflected in these lines: ?Strive and thrive! ?Cry, ?Speed,- fight on, fare ever There as here!?1 The major poet of the Victorian Age, his poetry, however, differs from Tennyson's both in style and in subject. With reference to Tennyson's Idylls, Browning once remarked as: ?we look at the subject of Art of poetry differently.?

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Dr. G. Kiran Kumar Reddy
Assistant Professor in English,
Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College of Engineering and Technology,
Nandyal, AP, India
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Associate Professor of English & Academic Co- Ordinator,
Viswabharathi college of Allied & Healthcare Professions,
Penchikalapadu, Kurnool
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