Robert Browning - A Blot In The 'Scutcheon: "Take away love and our earth is a tomb"

Renowned for his dramatic monologues, Robert Browning's literary journey began with early successes that caught the attention of notable figures like Rossetti and Dickens. Despite facing challenges with works like Sordello, his personal life flourished through his marriage to Elizabeth Barrett, inspiring a prolific period in Italy. Following her death, he continued to produce significant works, including Dramatis Personae and The Ring and the Book, solidifying his status as a major Victorian poet before his passing in Venice in 1889.