“The growing drama has outgrown such toys Of simulated stature, face, and speech: It also peradventure may outgrow The simulation of the painted scene, Boards, actors, prompters, gaslight, and costume, And take for a worthier stage the soul itself, Its shifting fancies and celestial lights, With all its grand orchestral silences To keep the pauses of its rhythmic sounds.”
Quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Work
Aurora Leigh by Elizabeth Barret Browning
Aurora Leigh is a novel by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, renowned for its exploration of complex themes including love, social reform, and the challenges faced by women during the Victorian era. The story follows the protagonist Aurora Leigh, a poet and social activist, as she navigates her personal and professional life, grappling with societal expectations and her own desires. more
Author
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, a prominent English Romantic poet, was born on March 6, 1806, and died on June 29, 1861. Her poetry is renowned for its profound emotions and rich imagination, making her one of the greatest female poets of the 19th century. more
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