The Brownings, Their Life and Art

"The Brownings, Their Life and Art" by Lilian Whiting is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the lives and artistic contributions of the celebrated poets Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, exploring their personal backgrounds, relationship, and the profound impact they had on literature. The opening of this biography introduces the Browning couple, highlighting the remarkable yet brief span of their shared life and artistic collaboration. It outlines Robert Browning's early influences and formative years, including his family's literary background and his poetic aspirations, as well as Elizabeth Barrett's childhood filled with beauty and her innate love for poetry. Lilian Whiting sets the stage for a detailed examination of their lives, emphasizing the exquisite romance and artistic synergy that defined their union, portraying their journey from individual artists to a poetic partnership that would leave a lasting legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Lilian Whiting was an American journalist, editor, and author of poetry and short stories. She served as literary editor of the Boston Evening Traveller (1880–1890), editor-in-chief of the Boston Budget (1890–93), and afterward, spent much of her time in Europe. Whiting was the author of The World Beautiful, From Dreamland Sent, a book of poems, A Study of the Life and Poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, A Record of Kate Field, The World Beautiful in Books, Boston Days, Florence of Landor, The Outlook Beautiful, Italy, the Magic Land, Paris the Beautiful, and others.