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My last duchess
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Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess" is a dramatic monologue that explores the themes of power, control, and possessiveness.
The poem is narrated by an Italian Duke who is showing off a portrait of his deceased wife to a potential new wife's envoy.
Through his words, the Duke reveals his controlling nature and his ultimate responsibility for his wife's death.
The poem's use of dramatic irony and psychological insight makes it a powerful and enduring work of art.
It's a study of human nature and the dark side of power.
The poem is narrated by an Italian Duke who is showing off a portrait of his deceased wife to a potential new wife's envoy.
Through his words, the Duke reveals his controlling nature and his ultimate responsibility for his wife's death.
The poem's use of dramatic irony and psychological insight makes it a powerful and enduring work of art.
It's a study of human nature and the dark side of power.
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Maggie O'Farrell
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