Rabbi Ben Ezra

Rabbi Ben Ezra is a poem written by Robert Browning in 1864. The poem is a dramatic monologue in which the speaker, Rabbi Ben Ezra, reflects on his life and the meaning of existence. The poem is divided into four sections, each of which explores a different aspect of life. The first section focuses on the speaker's youth and the pursuit of knowledge. The second section reflects on the speaker's middle age and the importance of love and relationships. The third section deals with the inevitability of death and the speaker's acceptance of his mortality. The final section looks towards the future and the speaker's belief in the ultimate goodness of God. Throughout the poem, Rabbi Ben Ezra draws on his knowledge of Jewish theology and philosophy to provide insight into the human condition. The poem is considered one of Browning's most important works and is admired for its depth of thought and lyrical beauty.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.