robert browning
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Robert Browning: An English poet of the Victorian era, renowned for his mastery of the dramatic monologue form. He was married to fellow poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning. His works are noted for their psychological complexity, historical settings, and exploration of character and motive.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We studied the poetry of Robert Browning in our Victorian literature class.
- "My Last Duchess" is one of Robert Browning's most famous dramatic monologues.
Advanced Usage
- "Browningesque": (adjective) characteristic of or resembling the style or themes of Robert Browning's poetry, often involving complex psychological portraits in a monologue form.
- The poet's use of a flawed, speaking narrator was distinctly Browningesque.
Variants and Related Words
- Browning (noun): Often used as a shortened reference to Robert Browning himself or his collective works.
- The anthology included a selection from Browning.
Synonyms
- The poet: A common reference in literary context.
- RB: An initialism sometimes used in academic writing.
Related Phrases
- Dramatic monologue: The literary form for which Browning is most famous.
- Browning Society: Literary societies dedicated to the study and appreciation of his work.
Noun
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English poet and husband of Elizabeth Barrett Browning noted for his dramatic monologues (1812-1889)
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