The Collected Poems of Elizabeth Barrett Browning (Wordsworth Poetry Library)

This comprehensive collection of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's poetry offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of history's most celebrated poets.

With an introduction and notes by Dr Sally Minogue, this edition provides readers with a deeper understanding of Barrett Browning's creative process and the context in which she wrote her most famous works.

From the well-known Sonnets From the Portuguese to lesser known sonnets praising George Sand and contemporary poets, this collection showcases the full range of Barrett Browning's talents as a poet.

The book also includes her social and political protest poems, such as 'The Cry of the Children' and 'The Runaway Slave at Pilgrim's Point', as well as her experimental ballads, which allowed her to develop a distinctive voice within an apparently conventional form.

Perhaps most notably, this edition features Barrett Browning's groundbreaking novel-poem, Aurora Leigh, which centers on a female poet-hero who casts a caustic eye on life and those around her.

With its accessible annotation and contextualization, this collection is the perfect introduction to Barrett Browning's work for readers of all levels of poetry experience.