Publisher's Synopsis
Prince Hohenstiel Schwangau: Savior of Society is a poem by Robert Browning, first published in 1871. The poem is a dramatic monologue spoken by the titular Prince Hohenstiel Schwangau, who addresses his subjects and speaks of his role in society as a leader and savior. The prince speaks of his struggles with his own conscience and his attempts to balance his own desires with his duty to his people. He also reflects on the nature of power and the responsibilities that come with it. Throughout the poem, Browning explores themes of morality, responsibility, and the role of the individual in society. The poem is considered one of Browning's most complex and challenging works, and is often read as a commentary on the political and social issues of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
