

Robert Browning
Sep 6, 2023
Join Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast as they explore the life and work of Robert Browning, famous poet and author of 'My Last Duchess' and 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin'. Delve into Browning's unique style and ability to captivate readers with his narratives. Analyze the opening lines and form of 'My Last Duchess'. Uncover the intrigue of 'Pandolf' and the speaker's power and control over it. Analyze the use of enjambment in Browning's monologue and the refusal to blame. Explore the clever presentation of the monologue in 'Master of the Count's Daughter' and the theme of possession and control. Discover the inspiration behind 'My Last Duchess' and the rumors surrounding its biographical elements.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Interpreting 'My Last Duchess' by Robert Browning
04:28 • 10min
The Intrigue of 'Pandolf'
14:34 • 12min
Analyzing the Use of Enjambment in Robert Browning's Monologue
26:55 • 10min
Master of the Count's Daughter
37:24 • 9min
Analyzing the Inspiration and Artistry of 'My Last Duchess'
45:56 • 5min