Robert Browning - Balaustion's Adventure: "I know what I want and what I might gain, and yet, how profitless to know"

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Mastering the dramatic monologue, Robert Browning stands out as a pivotal figure in Victorian poetry. His eclectic education and early works garnered attention from literary giants like Rossetti, Wordsworth, and Dickens. Despite a challenging career marked by the obscure Sordello, his marriage to Elizabeth Barrett rejuvenated his writing. Their time in Italy inspired significant works, including Dramatis Personae and The Ring and the Book, solidifying his legacy. Browning passed away in Venice, leaving behind a rich literary heritage.