Browning Armytage

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Browning Armytage

ROBERT BROWNING the English poet as a young man

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1812 1889 Armytage Browning Cravat Hand Writing Signature

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative portrait captures Robert Browning (1812-1889) as a young and passionate poet, in an image taken around the year 1840. Browning, who is often regarded as a leading figure of the Victorian poetry, is shown in profile, his intense gaze fixed on an unseen horizon. The poet's signature cravat, a fashionable accessory of the time, adds an air of sophistication to his appearance. Born on May 7, 1812, in Camberwell, London, Browning's love for poetry began at an early age. He was largely self-taught and spent hours poring over the works of his literary heroes, including Lord Byron and William Wordsworth. By the time this photograph was taken, Browning had already published several volumes of poetry, including "Pauline: A Fragment of a Confession" (1833) and "Paracelsus" (1835). The image also reveals Browning's deep engagement with the written word. He is seen holding a quill pen in his right hand, suggesting that he was in the midst of composing a poem or making revisions to an existing work. This dedication to his craft would continue throughout his life, resulting in a body of work that includes some of the most enduring poems in the English language, such as "Porphyria's Lover," "The Pied Piper of Hamelin," and "Rabbi Ben Ezra." As Browning grew older, his poetry became increasingly experimental and complex, reflecting the social and political turmoil of the Victorian era. His later works, including "The Ring and the Book" (1868-1869) and "Asolando" (1887), are considered some of his finest achievements. Browning's influence on English poetry is immeasurable, and his legacy continues to inspire generations of poets and readers alike.

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