This is the final of the four volumes published from 1868-1869that make up Robert Browning'sThe Ring and the Book, a long blank-verse poem composed of 12 books and over 20,000 lines. This volume includes the booksThe Pope, GuidoandThe Book and the Ring.

In 'A Handbook to the Works of Browning' by Mrs. Orr Sutherland, readers are taken on a comprehensive journey through the literary works of renowned poet Robert Browning. The book serves as a detailed guide, highlighting key themes, motifs, and styles present in Browning's poetry. Mrs. Orr's scholarly analysis provides readers with a deeper understanding of Browning's writing, making this handbook essential for students and enthusiasts alike. The thorough exploration of Browning's works in this handbook offers a valuable resource for those looking to delve into the complexities of Victorian poetry. Mrs. Orr Sutherland, a respected literary critic, brings her expertise to the study of Browning's works in 'A Handbook to the Works of Browning'. Her passion for literature and keen insights into Browning's poetry shine through in this meticulously researched handbook. Mrs. Orr's dedication to exploring the nuances of Browning's writing is evident in every page, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature. I highly recommend 'A Handbook to the Works of Browning' to readers who wish to deepen their appreciation of Robert Browning's poetry. This insightful handbook offers valuable interpretations and analysis that will enhance the reading experience of Browning's works and provide a solid foundation for further literary exploration.

Finalist for the 2022 Plutarch Award Longlisted for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography A Washington Post Best Book of 2021 “An elegant act of rehabilitation.”—New York Times Book Review, Editors’ Choice A "nuanced and insightful" (New Statesman) portrait of Britain’s most famous female poet, a woman who invented herself and defied her times. "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways." With these words, Elizabeth Barrett Browning has come down to us as a romantic heroine, a recluse controlled by a domineering father and often overshadowed by her husband, Robert Browning. But behind the melodrama lies a thoroughly modern figure whose extraordinary life is an electrifying study in self-invention. Born in 1806, Barrett Browning lived in an age when women could not attend a university, own property after marriage, or vote. And yet she seized control of her private income, defied chronic illness and disability, became an advocate for the revolutionary Italy to which she eloped, and changed the course of cultural history. Her late-in-life verse novel masterpiece, Aurora Leigh, reveals both the brilliance and originality of her mind, as well as the challenges of being a woman writer in the Victorian era. A feminist icon, high-profile activist for the abolition of slavery, and international literary superstar, Barrett Browning inspired writers as diverse as Emily Dickinson, George Eliot, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, and Virginia Woolf. Two-Way Mirror is the first biography of Barrett Browning in more than three decades. With unique access to the poet’s abundant correspondence, “astute, thoughtful, and wide-ranging guide” (Times [UK]) Fiona Sampson holds up a mirror to the woman, her art, and the art of biography itself.

A guide to Robert Browning including information about the author's life, context and works; an outline of the major critical issues surrounding his work; and explanation of the full range of different critical views and interpretations; suggestions for further reading.