Whilst Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-61) was one of the most popular poets of the Victorian era, the achievements of her husband, Robert Browning (1812-89) are perhaps more well-known today. Through The Browning Letters and contextual materials supporting the collection, more intimate details of their romance, health, life and broader relationships can now be explored.
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