Critical opinions of Robert Browning as a craftsman 1950-1965.

Robert Browning, the poet, has been treated very fairly by most critics since 1950. He has not been acclaimed uncritically but has been assessed as a poet of his age and time. Critics have noted that Browning paved the way for some later poets. A survey of Browning criticism must be divided between that written about the poet and that written about the man. This paper dwells on the poet and his technical ability as seen by critics since 1950. The central idea of the paper is the development of the dramatic monologue by Browning. A discussion of his technical ability includes rhythmic patterns, verse forms, language usage and Browning's special poetic vocabulary. These topics seem to be the main interests of the critics in discussing Browning's technique.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A.

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Grantor

Baylor University.

Year dc:date.issued

1968

Author dc:creator

• Phelps, Mary Goodwin.

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Herring, Jack W., 1925-1999.

• Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 -- Criticism and interpretation -- History -- 20th century.
• Browning, Robert, 1812-1889 -- Technique.
• Dramatic monologues -- History and criticism.

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en

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https://hdl.handle.net/2104/14413

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oai:baylor-ir.tdl.org:2104/14413