Publisher's Synopsis
The Ring and the Book is a dramatic poem written by Robert Browning, published in four volumes between 1868 and 1869. The poem is based on a true story of a murder trial in Rome in the 17th century. The story is told through multiple perspectives, including that of the murderer, the victim, and various witnesses and judges involved in the trial. The poem explores themes of justice, truth, and the nature of storytelling itself. Browning uses a variety of poetic techniques, including dramatic monologues, to create a complex and nuanced portrayal of the events and characters involved in the trial. The Ring and the Book is considered one of Browning's masterpieces and is often cited as one of the greatest long poems in the English language. It has been praised for its psychological depth, its intricate structure, and its ability to capture the complexities of human experience.Do you see this Ring? 'Tis Rome-work, made to match (By Castellani's imitative craft) Etrurian circlets found, some happy morn, After a dropping April; found alive Spark-like 'mid unearthed slope-side figtree-roots.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.
