Publisher's Synopsis
""Robert Browning Through French Eyes And Robert Browning In Brittany And Other Papers"" is a collection of essays and articles written by A.J. Armstrong about the life and work of the famous English poet, Robert Browning. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section focusing on Browning's reception in France and the second section exploring his connections to the region of Brittany. In the first part, Armstrong examines how Browning's poetry was received and interpreted by French literary critics and writers, including Victor Hugo and Charles Baudelaire. He also explores Browning's own interest in French culture and language, and how this influenced his writing. The second part of the book delves into Browning's connections to Brittany, a region in northwestern France that he visited several times throughout his life. Armstrong discusses Browning's fascination with the Breton language and culture, and how this inspired some of his most famous works, such as ""Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came"" and ""The Ring and the Book"". Overall, ""Robert Browning Through French Eyes And Robert Browning In Brittany And Other Papers"" provides a unique perspective on one of the most important poets of the Victorian era, exploring his connections to France and the ways in which his travels and experiences influenced his writing.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.
