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Brownings Shorter Poems
This Book comprises excerpts from an 1899 edition of Robert Browning's shorter poems. The introduction provides biographical information and commentary on Browning's poetic style, noting his strengths in character portrayal and his sometimes challenging, oblique writing. The subsequent pages offer a selection of his poems, including famous works like "The Pied Piper of Hamelin," along with annotations intended to aid understanding and appreciation. The editor defends Browning against unfair criticism, highlighting his unique focus on the human soul and his enduring optimism. Finally, the text includes extensive notes providing context and suggestions for interpretation of individual poems.
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