LIFE AND LETTERS OF ROBERT BROWNING by Mrs. Sutherland Orr

In 1891 Mrs. Orr published her well-planned 'Life and Letters of Robert Browning,' largely based on material supplied by Browning's sister. Since 1891 new letters of the poet have come to light, but Mrs. Orr's biography retains the value due to personal knowledge and judgment.


Chapter 1 Origin of the Browning Family—Robert Browning's
Chapter 2 Robert Browning's Father—His Position in Life—Comparison
Chapter 3 1812-1826 Birth of Robert Browning—His Childhood
Chapter 4 1826-1833 First Impressions of Keats and Shelley—Prolonged
Chapter 5 1833-1835 'Pauline'—Letters to Mr. Fox—Publication of the
Chapter 6 1835-1838 Removal to Hatcham; some Particulars—Renewed
Chapter 7 1838-1841 First Italian Journey—Letters to Miss Haworth—Mr.
Chapter 8 1841-1844 'A Blot in the 'Scutcheon'—Letters to Mr.
Chapter 9 1844-1849 Introduction to Miss Barrett—Engagement—Motives
Chapter 10 1849-1852 Death of Mr. Browning's Mother—Birth of his

Chapter 11 1852-1855 M. Joseph Milsand—His close Friendship with
Chapter 12 1855-1858 'Men and Women'—'Karshook'—'Two in the
Chapter 13 1858-1861 Mrs. Browning's Illness—Siena—Letter from Mr.
Chapter 14 1861-1863 Miss Blagden—Letters from Mr. Browning to
Chapter 15 1863-1869 Pornic—'James Lee's Wife'—Meeting at Mr. F.
Chapter 16 1869-1873 Lord Dufferin; Helen's Tower—Scotland; Visit to
Chapter 17 1873-1878 London Life—Love of Music—Miss
Chapter 18 1878-1884 He revisits Italy; Asolo; Letters to Mrs.
Chapter 19 1881-1887 The Browning Society; Mr. Furnivall; Miss E.
Chapter 20 Constancy to Habit—Optimism—Belief in Providence—Political
Chapter 21 1887-1889 Marriage of Mr. Barrett Browning—Removal to De
Chapter 22 1889 Proposed Purchase of Land at Asolo—Venice—Letter