Browning's Heroines (1913) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780548798324)

Browning�������s Heroines is a literary analysis of the female characters in the works of Victorian poet Robert Browning, written by Ethel Colburn Mayne and first published in 1913. Mayne examines the various heroines in Browning�������s poetry, including Pippa from �������Pippa Passes,������� the Duchess from �������My Last Duchess,������� and the narrator of �������The Runaway Slave at Pilgrim�������s Point,������� among others. Through close readings of the poems and consideration of the historical and cultural contexts in which they were written, Mayne offers insights into Browning�������s portrayal of women and their roles in society. She also explores the themes of love, power, and self-discovery that are central to Browning�������s poetry. Browning�������s Heroines is a valuable resource for scholars of Victorian literature and those interested in feminist literary criticism.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.

Author: Ethel Colburn Mayne
ISBN-10: 054879832X
ISBN-13: 9780548798324
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/10/2007
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d