Description
Dust jacket has some wear and yellowing. Hardcover is in good condition. Pages are clean and binding is secure. Ships from Colorado.
This vintage edition of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s “Sonnets From Te Portuguese” offers a window into one of the most celebrated love stories in literary history. Written in secret and published in 1850, these intensely personal sonnets chronicle Browning’s courtship and marriage to fellow poet Robert Browning. Their passionate, unconventional romance defied Victorian societal norms and inspired some of the most enduring love poetry in the English language. This well-preserved copy bears the gentle patina of age, inviting collectors and readers alike to immerse themselves in Browning’s poetic expressions of devotion. A cherished treasure for literature enthusiasts, it represents a highpoint of the Romantic era and a timeless testament to the transformative power of love.