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.

First published in 1966. This title complies a selection of critical articles by various authors on the poetry of Robert Browning. The editor has collected a number of important general studies of Browning’s mind and art by English and American critics, as well as studies on individual poems. This book will be of interest to students of literature.

This book delves into the literary genius of Robert Browning, the renowned Victorian poet and playwright famous for his dramatic monologues. Although his early works 'Pauline' and 'Paracelsus' were highly praised, his reputation suffered after 'Sordello' was considered too cryptic. However, he reinvented himself with a more personal style, which he showcased in his collection 'Men and Women'. Browning's marriage to fellow poet Elizabeth Barrett and his move to Italy also had a profound effect on his work. This book offers a comprehensive study of Browning's life and works, examining his ironic tone, unique characterization, historical settings, and use of languages.