My Last Duchess is a poem written by Robert Browning in 1842. The poem tells the story of a duke who is showing his last duchess to a group of guests. The duke seems to be very proud of her and talks about her in a very positive light. However, the guests can see that … Read more
Robert Browning (1812-1889) was born Robert Browning in London, England on May 7th. His father Robert was a bank clerk and his mother Sarah Anna Elizabeth Wiedemann was the daughter of an ambassador who grew up in Brazil. Robert had seven half-siblings from his father’s first marriage to Jemima Elisabeth Polidori. Robert did not meet … Read more
“My Last Duchess” is a poem by Robert Browning first published in 1842. My Last Duchess is narrated by the Duke of Ferrara who has murdered his last wife for her infidelity, and is now showing around the new potential bride – with whom he falls desperately in love at first sight. My Last Duchess … Read more