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Sonnets from the Portuguese

Elizabeth Barrett Browning
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Sonnets from the Portuguese

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1850

Book Brief

Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Sonnets from the Portuguese

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1850
Book Details
Pages

44

Format

Poem • Fiction

Publication Year

1850

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

12,637 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Sonnets from the Portuguese is lauded for its profound emotional depth and lyrical beauty, capturing intense romantic sentiment with masterful language. Critics praise its sincerity and innovative sonnet structure. However, some note that its dense, archaic style may challenge modern readers. Overall, it stands as a timeless work in poetic literature.

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Who Should Read Sonnets from the Portuguese?

A reader who delights in Sonnets from the Portuguese by Elizabeth Barrett Browning likely appreciates romantic poetry and eloquent expressions of deep personal emotion. Fans of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen or The Love Poems of Rumi will find joy in Browning's lyrical mastery and fervent love themes.

4.2

12,637 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

44

Format

Poem • Fiction

Publication Year

1850

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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