The Complete Poetic and Dramatic Works of Robert Browning Cambridge Edition

** "The Complete Poetic and Dramatic Works of Robert Browning" by Robert Browning is an assembly of poems and plays, exhibiting mid-1800s writings that use dramatic monologues to explore people’s minds and actions. This collection includes all of Browning's known writings, revealing his creative approach to writing, using details about human character and morality. The book's beginning contains a summary of Browning’s life, showing how his family and the books he read affected his poetry. It talks about his early years, focusing on his love for reading and his first attempts at writing, when he copied Byron and Shelley. It also talks about his first published piece, "Pauline," and shows the ups and downs of his writing career, offering a view into Browning's life through the lens of deep thought and the two sides of his personal and professional experiences as he developed his complex and thought-provoking literary work. **