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“Life, struck sharp on death, Makes awful lightning.”

Quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Book:Browning: Poems

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Browning: Poems

Robert Browning's poems are renowned for their elaborate language and deep psychological insight. This collection includes works that explore themes of love, relationships, and the human condition, with a focus on the complexities of human emotions and interactions. more

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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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