Surveys the biography and works of the Victorian poet Robert Browning, focussing on the revelation of dramatic monologue. The film shows the things from which Browning drew his inspiration and uses paintings, early photographs and scenes of unchanged parts of London and Italy to illustrate the events of his life. Selections of his poetry are read by constumed actors, emphasising the drama and psychological insight of his work. Narrated by Andrew Faulds.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009211
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Poetry - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Literature → Browning, Robert, 1812-1889
Literature → English literature - History and criticism
Literature → Poets - Biography
Literature → Poets, English - 19th century
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)