The Convex Glass: The Mind Of Robert Browning
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Condition: Good. Worn, faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good, with minor yellowing. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Firm and intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A rigorous work of literary criticism and intellectual biography, The Convex Glass: The Mind of Robert Browning presents a penetrating examination of one of the Victorian era's most celebrated and complex poets. Norton B. Crowell argues that to truly understand Browning's verse, one must first map the labyrinthine contours of the mind that produced it — its philosophical preoccupations, theological tensions, and unique dramatic sensibility. With scholarly authority, Crowell chronicles the development of Browning's thought, illustrating how the poet's worldview shaped the dramatic monologues and lyrics that secured his enduring literary legacy. The tone is measured and analytical, yet richly informed by a deep admiration for its subject, making it an indispensable resource for students and scholars of Victorian poetry alike.
Author: Norton B. Crowell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1968, The University of New Mexico Press
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Worn, faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good, with minor yellowing. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Firm and intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A rigorous work of literary criticism and intellectual biography, The Convex Glass: The Mind of Robert Browning presents a penetrating examination of one of the Victorian era's most celebrated and complex poets. Norton B. Crowell argues that to truly understand Browning's verse, one must first map the labyrinthine contours of the mind that produced it — its philosophical preoccupations, theological tensions, and unique dramatic sensibility. With scholarly authority, Crowell chronicles the development of Browning's thought, illustrating how the poet's worldview shaped the dramatic monologues and lyrics that secured his enduring literary legacy. The tone is measured and analytical, yet richly informed by a deep admiration for its subject, making it an indispensable resource for students and scholars of Victorian poetry alike.