Browning and the Dramatic Monologue by S. S. Curry
"Browning and the Dramatic Monologue" by S. S. Curry is a scholarly exploration of Robert Browning's innovative use of the dramatic monologue, written in the early 20th century. This work delves into Browning's unique poetic form which allows a single speaker to convey complex human experiences and emotions through a one-sided dialogue. The book argues that Browning's monologues illuminate psychological depth and character motivation, highlighting their significance in modern literary expression. Theopening of the book introduces the reader to the premise that Browning's poetry was often misunderstood due to its unconventional structure. Curry recounts anecdotes about how Browning's work initially puzzled readers like Douglas Jerrold, illustrating the challenges posed by Browning’s poetic style that does not conform to traditional narrative forms. The text presents questions about why Browning's themes were not readily grasped, suggesting that the monologue form, which Browning utilized extensively, represented a departure from more familiar poetic forms and required attentive interpretation to fully appreciate its depth and meaning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Curry, S. S. (Samuel Silas), 1847-1921 |
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| LoC No. | 08011091 |
| Title | Browning and the Dramatic Monologue |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 -- Criticism and interpretation |
| Subject | Dramatic monologues -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35989 |
| Release Date | Apr 29, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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