Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning: How Do I Love Thee? (Studies in Austrian Literature, Culture, and Thought) [Audio Cassette]

Robert Browning (Author), Joanna David (Narrator), Steven Pacey (Narrator)

Book Description

Series: Studies in Austrian Literature, Culture, and Thought | Publication Date: February 1997

"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways" "Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be . . ." These lines from some of the most famous poems in the English language are also the legacy of a great love story. Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning were united not only as man and wife, but also as writers who shared and debated ideas, values and literary craft. Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning: How Do I Love Thee? Their Story and Poetry is an audio original consisting of 70 poems performed by three great British actors. It interweaves the classic poetry by these two famous writers of the Victorian era with the narrative story of their love, offering a rare glimpse into the artistic, passionate nature of genius. 2 cassettes.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"How Do I Love Thee makes a romantic gift for the special someone in your life." -- AudioFile, February 1998

"It is a true pleasure, with Elizabeth's poetry (including the complete "Sonnets from the Portuguese") read by British actress Joanna David and Robert's work (including "Home Thoughts") read by actor Steven Pacey. It would not be complete without "How Do I Love Thee?" Narration of the biography is by actor Sean Barrett. All performances are outstanding." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 1997

A Publishers Weekly award winner for Best Spoken Audio of 1997. -- Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) defied her father to marry Robert and then moved to Florence. Considered in her lifetime the better poet, Elizabeth was nominated as poet laureate of England.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Audio Partners (February 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572700343
• ISBN-13: 978-1572700345
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,539,189 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic True Love Story, October 5, 2001

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Adam Bradford (Stockbridge, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning: How Do I Love Thee? (Studies in Austrian Literature, Culture, and Thought) (Audio Cassette)

"How Do I Love Thee?" was a romantic true love story. In the book, Robert Browning gave Elizabeth "Ba" Barret the courage to love and live life. Ba was an invalid who lived with a widowed, controlling father of seven children. Although, Ba was his pride and joy, he kept her captive through her illness. Ba's poetry caused Robert Browning to fall in love with her and wish to meet her. The two poets' friendship blossomed through their letters; after they met face to face it soon became love. Soon Ba's father was the only thing standing in the way of their true happiness.

The book begins with a curious statement which holds your attention through the first few chapters. "How Do I Love Thee?" becomes very interesting after Ba and Robert finally meet face to face. The author's incorporation of the love poems of Elizabeth Barret Browning and Robert Browning was terrific addition to the story. The end was disappointing, but the book as a whole was a fantastic true love story of two amazing poets.