
Year's Spinning
'Year's Spinning' Summary
“Year’s Spinning” is a collection of sonnets that showcases Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s poetic mastery. The poems explore various themes, with love serving as a central motif. One notable sonnet, “The First Time,” captures the overwhelming emotions associated with falling in love, while others address the challenges and complexities of a committed relationship. The collection also reflects upon the passage of time, the changing seasons, and the beauty of nature. Through these sonnets, Browning explores the intimate relationship between the human experience and the natural world, showcasing the power of human emotion and the enduring nature of love and connection. The collection reveals Browning's mastery of language and her ability to evoke vivid imagery, making her a quintessential figure of the Victorian literary scene.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors

Elizabeth Barrett Browning
England
Elizabeth Barrett Browning was an English poet of the Victorian era, popular in Britain and the United States during her lifetime. Born in County Durham, the eldest of 11 children, Elizabeth Barrett...
Books by Elizabeth Barrett BrowningDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books

Parting by Charlotte Brontë
This poignant and melancholic poem explores the themes of love, loss, grief, and the enduring power of memory. The speaker laments the separation from...

Oxen by Thomas Hardy
LibriVox volunteers bring you seven different recordings of The Oxen, by Thomas Hardy. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of December 17t...

Atlantis by Gerhart Hauptmann
Gerhart Hauptmann's "Atlantis" explores the intertwined threads of love, loss, and fate. Frederick von Kammacher, a disillusioned doctor, finds himsel...

Book of Life by Upton Sinclair
In "Book of Life," renowned author Upton Sinclair shares his profound insights and wisdom on a wide range of life's essential aspects, from faith and...

Watchman and Other Poems by Lucy Maud Montgomery
This collection of poems by Lucy Maud Montgomery, known for her beloved "Anne of Green Gables" novels, showcases her deep appreciation for the beauty...

When a Man Marries by Mary Roberts Rinehart
In 'When a Man Marries,' a charming but financially dependent playboy named Lawrence decides to host a dinner party, inviting a group of friends and a...

Madame Pepita by Gregorio Martínez Sierra
In the bustling city of Madrid, Madame Pepita, a renowned dressmaker with a hidden past, finds herself at the center of an intricate web of relationsh...

Song Against Songs by Gilbert K. Chesterton
"Song Against Songs" is a collection of sonnets written by G. K. Chesterton. The sonnets explore the themes of love, devotion, and romance. Chesterton...

Ninth vibration and other stories by L. Adams Beck
This collection of short stories by L. Adams Beck explores a range of themes, including love, loss, beauty, and destiny. Set in exotic locations such...

sirena negra by Emilia Pardo Bazán
Gaspar Montenegro, a wealthy and cynical aristocrat, meets Rita Quiñones, a woman who is terminally ill. Despite their brief and platonic friendship,...
Reviews for Year's Spinning
No reviews posted or approved, yet...