Robert Browning 200th Anniversary Collection
Robert Browning
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Celebrate the legacy of Robert Browning with this curated collection of his poetry and prose, brought to life by LibriVox volunteers. This anthology showcases a selection of Browning's most significant works, reflecting his mastery of language and exploration of the human experience.
Born in 1812, Browning was a pivotal figure in Victorian literature, known for his dramatic monologues and innovative use of form. This collection not only highlights his poetic genius but also offers insights into his thoughts and philosophies through his prose.
Listeners will encounter themes of love, identity, and the complexities of the human condition, all delivered in Browning's distinctive voice. Whether you are a long-time admirer or new to his work, this collection provides a rich tapestry of Browning's literary contributions, inviting you to delve into the mind of one of poetry's greats.
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| Andrea del Sarto | 15:49 | Read by Keri Ford | |
| Apparitions | 1:03 | Read by nbvoices | |
| Caliban Upon Setebos | 19:17 | Read by Elizabeth Klett | |
| Cavalier Tunes | 3:55 | Read by NoelBadrian | |
| Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came | 13:16 | Read by Algy Pug | |
| Conclusion from Life and Letters of Robert Browning | 11:12 | Read by Martin Geeson | |
| De Gustibus | 3:07 | Read by Martin Geeson | |
| Donald | 8:51 | Read by Snapdragon | |
| Epilogue to Asolando | 1:52 | Read by April Gonzales | |
| Gold Hair, A Story of Pornic | 8:15 | Read by Amanda Brewer | |
| A Grammarian's Funeral Shortly after the Revival of Learning | 9:39 | Read by Martin Geeson | |
| Home Thoughts, from Abroad | 1:42 | Read by April Gonzales | |
| How They Brought The Good News From Ghent To Aix | 3:45 | Read by Patrick Wallace | |
| The Lost Leader | 2:06 | Read by Michael Dalling | |
| Love Among the Ruins | 3:49 | Read by Patti Cunningham | |
| Mesmerism | 7:18 | Read by Martin Geeson | |
| My Last Duchess | 4:12 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| My Star | 0:57 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Now | 1:09 | Read by Amy Gramour | |
| Pan and Luna | 9:22 | Read by Martin Geeson | |
| Porphyria's Lover | 3:43 | Read by Rhonda Federman | |
| Prospice | 2:06 | Read by April Gonzales | |
| Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister | 4:55 | Read by Martin Geeson | |
| Song | 0:56 | Read by Michael Dalling | |
| Speculative | 0:55 | Read by Amy Gramour | |
| Summum Bonum | 0:54 | Read by Amanda Brewer | |
| A Tale | 4:43 | Read by Algy Pug | |
| White Witchcraft | 1:08 | Read by Amy Gramour | |
| Why I Am a Liberal | 1:28 | Read by Martin Geeson | |
| A Woman's Last Word | 1:44 | Read by Rhonda Federman |