I agree “The Ring and the Book” is intimidating. To paraphrase Dr. Johnson, I open it out of duty, not joy. However, I think the dramatic monologues are approachable.
Unfortunately, it looks like both of the poetry discussions are scheduled at the same time as a recurring meeting on my work calendar - Thursdays at 7 pm. Any other day of the week, that time would be wide open. Enjoy the discussion! I probably won't be able to make it at those times.
Browning = “heavy work”? AYKM! His “My Last Duchess” is one of the most brilliant, and chilling, poems of the 19th century.
Fair enough but beyond that it’s hard going!
I agree “The Ring and the Book” is intimidating. To paraphrase Dr. Johnson, I open it out of duty, not joy. However, I think the dramatic monologues are approachable.
Unfortunately, it looks like both of the poetry discussions are scheduled at the same time as a recurring meeting on my work calendar - Thursdays at 7 pm. Any other day of the week, that time would be wide open. Enjoy the discussion! I probably won't be able to make it at those times.