A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)

Name: A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)
Author: Mrs. Sutherland Orr

By Mrs. Sutherland Orr

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A compact handbook surveys a major poet's oeuvre, offering an opening account of general characteristics, versification, and thematic preoccupations, followed by descriptive notes and brief analyses arranged both historically and by thematic groupings. It summarizes individual poems and plays, treats long sequences and translations, and groups argumentative, didactic, critical, and emotional pieces, with attention to imagery, structure, and allusions. Prefatory material documents editorial revisions and bibliographical apparatus; indices and a bibliography support reference use. The author acknowledges limits of arrangement while aiming to guide readers through the poems with concise commentary and cross-references.

About the Author

Mrs. Sutherland Orr

Mrs. Sutherland Orr was a notable literary figure known for her contributions to the study of the works of Robert Browning. She authored "A Handbook to the Works of Browning," which serves as a comprehensive guide to the poet's oeuvre, and "Life and Letters of Robert Browning," a biographical account that offers insights into the life and thoughts of the celebrated poet. Through her writings, Orr played a significant role in the appreciation and understanding of Browning's literary contributions, helping to preserve his legacy for future generations.