The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II By: Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861)
In Volume II of The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, readers are treated to a fascinating glimpse into the thoughts and feelings of one of the most renowned poets of the Victorian era. Barrett Browning's letters are beautifully written, showcasing her intellect, wit, and profound emotions. Through her correspondence with friends, family, and fellow writers, we gain insight into the poet's personal life, including her struggles with illness, her love for her husband Robert Browning, and her thoughts on literature and society. Barrett Browning's letters are not only literary masterpieces in their own right, but also offer a valuable historical and cultural perspective on the Victorian era. Overall, The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II is a captivating and enlightening collection that will appeal to fans of the poet's work, as well as anyone interested in the life and times of one of the most talented and influential writers of the 19th century. First Page: [Transcriber's Notes: The letter "o" with a macron is indicated as [=o] in this text. The oe ligature has been replaced with the letters "oe". The original text had the word "Madame" written two ways: "Mad" followed by superscripted "me" and "Ma" followed by superscripted "dme". All have been rendered as Madme.] [Illustration: Robert Browning. Rome 1854. From an Oil Painting by W. Fisher. ] THE LETTERS OF ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING EDITED WITH BIOGRAPHICAL ADDITIONS BY FREDERIC G. KENYON WITH PORTRAITS IN TWO VOLUMES VOLUME II. THIRD EDITION LONDON SMITH, ELDER, & CO., 15 WATERLOO PLACE 1898 CONTENTS OF THE SECOND VOLUME CHAPTER VII 1851 1852 'Casa Guidi Windows' Venice Milan Paris London Winter in Paris The Coup d'Etat Louis Napoleon Miss Mitford's 'Recollections' George Sand Miss Mulock Summer in England, 1 CHAPTER VIII 1852 1855 Return to Florence Spiritualism Robert Lytton Bagni di Lucca Florence Rome Florence The Crimean War Death of Miss Mitford, 91 CHAPTER IX 1855 1859 Visit to England Tennyson's 'Maud' Winter in Paris Mr. Ruskin Last Visit to England 'Aurora Leigh' Death of Mr. Kenyon Return to Florence Carnival Death of Mr. Barrett Bagni di Lucca Illness of Lytton Paris Havre Paris Florence Rome, 205 CHAPTER X 1859 1860 The Franco Austrian War Napoleon and Italy Villafranca Florence Siena Italian Politics and England Landor Florence Rome, 305 CHAPTER XI 1860 1861 'Poems before Congress' Napoleon and Savoy France, Italy, and England Florence Death of Mrs... Continue reading book >>

The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II By: Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861)

In Volume II of The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, readers are treated to a fascinating glimpse into the thoughts and feelings of one of the most renowned poets of the Victorian era. Barrett Browning's letters are beautifully written, showcasing her intellect, wit, and profound emotions.

Through her correspondence with friends, family, and fellow writers, we gain insight into the poet's personal life, including her struggles with illness, her love for her husband Robert Browning, and her thoughts on literature and society. Barrett Browning's letters are not only literary masterpieces in their own right, but also offer a valuable historical and cultural perspective on the Victorian era.

Overall, The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II is a captivating and enlightening collection that will appeal to fans of the poet's work, as well as anyone interested in the life and times of one of the most talented and influential writers of the 19th century.

First Page:

[Transcriber's Notes: The letter "o" with a macron is indicated as [=o] in this text. The oe ligature has been replaced with the letters "oe". The original text had the word "Madame" written two ways: "Mad" followed by superscripted "me" and "Ma" followed by superscripted "dme". All have been rendered as Madme.]

[Illustration: Robert Browning. Rome 1854. From an Oil Painting by W. Fisher. ]

THE LETTERS OF ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING

EDITED WITH BIOGRAPHICAL ADDITIONS

BY FREDERIC G. KENYON

WITH PORTRAITS

IN TWO VOLUMES

VOLUME II.

THIRD EDITION

LONDON

SMITH, ELDER, & CO., 15 WATERLOO PLACE 1898

CONTENTS OF THE SECOND VOLUME

CHAPTER VII

1851 1852

'Casa Guidi Windows' Venice Milan Paris London Winter in Paris The Coup d'Etat Louis Napoleon Miss Mitford's 'Recollections' George Sand Miss Mulock Summer in England, 1

CHAPTER VIII

1852 1855

Return to Florence Spiritualism Robert Lytton Bagni di Lucca Florence Rome Florence The Crimean War Death of Miss Mitford, 91

CHAPTER IX

1855 1859

Visit to England Tennyson's 'Maud' Winter in Paris Mr. Ruskin Last Visit to England 'Aurora Leigh' Death of Mr. Kenyon Return to Florence Carnival Death of Mr. Barrett Bagni di Lucca Illness of Lytton Paris Havre Paris Florence Rome, 205

CHAPTER X

1859 1860

The Franco Austrian War Napoleon and Italy Villafranca Florence Siena Italian Politics and England Landor Florence Rome, 305

CHAPTER XI

1860 1861

'Poems before Congress' Napoleon and Savoy France, Italy, and England Florence Death of Mrs... Continue reading book >>

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