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100 1 _aDowden, Edward,
_d1843-1913
245 1 0 _aRobert Browning
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-05
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Wilelmina Mallière and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Robert Browning" by Edward Dowden is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the life and mind of the poet Robert Browning, aiming to provide insights into his literary achievements and the spiritual dimensions of his work. It explores Browning's background, influences, and the development of his poetry, emphasizing the significance of his contributions to English literature. The opening of the biography introduces the concept of a "biography of the mind," highlighting the importance of understanding Browning's internal journey as a poet rather than simply chronicling his external experiences. It discusses the challenges of deciphering his complex thoughts and poems, reflecting on how his optimistic perspective offers a counter to the materialism of his time. The text outlines Browning's early life, his familial influences, his education, and the initial forays into poetry, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his work and legacy in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBrowning, Robert, 1812-1889
653 _aPoets, English -- 19th century -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12817
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