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Summary

A selection of Robert Browning's dramatic monologues. 
In "My Last Duchess," an entitled nobleman shows off a portrait of his late wife. 
In "Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister," a frustrated monk dwells on a petty rivalry. 
In "The Bishop Orders His Tomb at Saint Praxed's," a dying man instructs his family in how to elevate his final resting place above that of his rival's. 
In "Porphyria's Lover," a sinister narrator considers how to preserve the pure beauty of his trusting partner. 
"Bishop Blougram's Apology" is a lengthy reflection on faith, doubt, and the pursuit of contentment.

Duration: about 1 hour (01:16:00)
Publishing date: 2024-03-31; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

• Poetry & Theatre