The Poems of Robert Browning
$40.00
SKU: QR-000056
- Printed Pre-2005
- Fully bound in genuine leather
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper
- Sewn pages
- Satin-ribbon page marker
- Gilded page ends
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
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This Easton Press edition collects the major poetic works of Robert Browning, the Victorian master who revolutionized the dramatic monologue form. Browning’s poems present speakers revealing themselves—often unconsciously—through their own words, creating psychological portraits of remarkable depth and complexity.
The collection includes his most celebrated dramatic monologues: “My Last Duchess,” where a Renaissance duke casually reveals his murderous jealousy; “Porphyria’s Lover,” a chilling study of obsessive madness; “The Bishop Orders His Tomb,” showcasing a dying prelate’s worldly concerns. Longer works like “Fra Lippo Lippi” and “Andrea del Sarto” explore the tensions between artistic vision and material reality, while “Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came” ventures into nightmarish allegory.
Browning’s verse often challenges readers with dense syntax, obscure historical references, and psychological ambiguity. He favored flawed, morally complicated speakers—murderers, failed artists, corrupt clergy—examining them without explicit judgment. His Italy-set poems reflect deep engagement with Renaissance art and culture.
The volume likely includes selections from Men and Women, Dramatis Personae, and The Ring and the Book, his ambitious book-length narrative poem that examines a Roman murder case from multiple perspectives. Browning’s technical innovations and psychological realism profoundly influenced modernist poetry. His work rewards careful reading, offering insights into human motivation, self-deception, and the gaps between self-perception and reality.
About This Edition
This edition is published by Easton Press.
- CRISP, like new. Only recently unsealed to check condition.
- Printed Pre-2005
- Fully bound in genuine leather
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper
- Sewn pages
- Satin-ribbon page marker
- Gilded page ends
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
About Easton Press
The Easton Press is a luxury book publisher specializing in leather-bound collector’s editions of classic and notable works. Founded in 1973, they’re known for their premium subscription series like “The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written,” which delivers beautifully crafted volumes with genuine leather bindings, gilt edges, silk ribbon bookmarks, and high-quality paper. These books would be sent to subscribers by monthly subscription. Easton Press books are designed as heirloom-quality editions that appeal to serious collectors and bibliophiles who value both literary content and exceptional craftsmanship. Retail prices for books from this publisher start at $90.
Additional information
| Weight | 48 oz |
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