Browning and the Dramatic Monologue by S. S. Curry

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Author Curry, S. S. (Samuel Silas), 1847-1921
LoC No. 08011091
Title Browning and the Dramatic Monologue
Note Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Browning and the Dramatic Monologue" by S. S. Curry is a scholarly exploration of Robert Browning's innovative use of the dramatic monologue, written in the early 20th century. This work delves into Browning's unique poetic form which allows a single speaker to convey complex human experiences and emotions through a one-sided dialogue. The book argues that Browning's monologues illuminate psychological depth and character motivation, highlighting their significance in modern literary expression. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the premise that Browning's poetry was often misunderstood due to its unconventional structure. Curry recounts anecdotes about how Browning's work initially puzzled readers like Douglas Jerrold, illustrating the challenges posed by Browning’s poetic style that does not conform to traditional narrative forms. The text presents questions about why Browning's themes were not readily grasped, suggesting that the monologue form, which Browning utilized extensively, represented a departure from more familiar poetic forms and required attentive interpretation to fully appreciate its depth and meaning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 -- Criticism and interpretation
Subject Dramatic monologues -- History and criticism
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EBook-No. 35989
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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