Robert Browning - Aristophane's Apology: "Measure your mind's height by the shade it casts!"

The book explores the life and career of Robert Browning, a pivotal figure in Victorian poetry known for his dramatic monologues. It details his eclectic education and early successes, including works that garnered praise from literary giants like Wordsworth and Dickens. Despite facing challenges, particularly with the obscure Sordello, his marriage to Elizabeth Barrett revitalized his creativity. Their time in Italy was prolific, leading to major works like Dramatis Personae and The Ring and the Book, solidifying his legacy before his death in Venice in 1889.