Prospice E-book
Author: Robert Browning
Genre: Literature, Poetry
Browning, Robert (1812-1899) - British Victorian Poet, noted for his
dramatic monologues, his rejection of overly-florid language, and his
mastery of psychological characterization. In 1846 he married Elizabeth
Barrett and shared with her one of the world's most celebrated romances.
Prospice (1861) - Prospice, from the Latin, means "Look forward!" This poem,
written after Browning's wife's death, expresses an optimistic attitude
toward death. Opening line: Fear death?- to feel the fog in my throat, ...
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