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Description
Undated edition with same cover as pictured. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s seminal work, “Sonnets From the Portuguese,” bears the gentle patina of age and use. Though undated, the volume’s modest exterior belies the profound impact of the verses within. Published in 1850, these sonnets were written for Browning’s husband, the poet Robert Browning, and chronicle their courtship and marriage. Departing from the traditional love poetry of the era, Browning’s deeply personal and passionate verses laid bare the intensity of her affections, challenging societal norms and elevating the female voice in Victorian literature. This collection remains a touchstone for scholars exploring the intersection of gender, love, and poetic expression in the 19th century. For collectors, an early edition of this groundbreaking work holds immense literary significance, a window into the life and loves of one of England’s most celebrated poets.
