Comparison of the poems porphrias
Comparison of the Poems My last duchess and Porphyrias Lover by Robert Browning
Both of these poems written by Robert Browning in the 19th Century were written in the form of a dramatic monologue. They are also both written by male lovers discussing their emotional problems with women. Th....
My Last Duchess
My Last Duchess
My Last Duchess by Robert Browning is set in the palace of the Duke of Ferrara. The main characters in the poem are the Duke, the Duchess and the silent listener (an Ambassador of the Count of Tyrol).
The poem is written in the form of Dramatic monologue. This specific poet....
Robert Browning
Robert Browning
Robert Brownings poetry was some of the greatest written during the Victorian Era of literature. His style was mainly composed of the dramatic monologue, the style that he is most famous for. The major themes he included in his poetry were corruption, success, insanity, and love....
Robert Brownings My Last Duchess
In Robert Brownings My Last Duchess , a story is told of a Duke and his last duchess. "My Last Duchess" is an excellent example of Browning's use of dramatic monologue. In a dramatic monologue, the speaker unknowingly reveals his personality through his speech. As the poem unfolds, the reader ....