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“What's the earth With all its art, verse, music, worth — Compared with love, found, gained, and kept?”

Quote by Robert Browning

Book:The Works of Robert Browning

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The Works of Robert Browning

This volume encompasses a wide range of Robert Browning's literary contributions, showcasing his intricate verse forms and complex characters. It includes his early poems, dramatic monologues, and longer narrative poems, offering a comprehensive view of his poetic style and thematic concerns. more

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Robert Browning

Robert Browning was a prominent Victorian poet known for his intricate poetic structures and profound psychological insights. His works covered themes such as love, death, religion, and morality, and had a profound impact on later poets. more

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