1911 The Poetical Works Of Elizabeth Barrett Browning Antique Poetry Book

The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Published by Henry Frowde: London 1911

"Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806 - 1861) 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 12 children, Elizabeth Barrett wrote poetry from the age of eleven. Her mother's collection of her poems forms one of the largest extant collections of juvenilia by any English writer. At 15, she became ill, suffering intense head and spinal pain for the rest of her life. Later in life, she also developed lung problems, possibly tuberculosis. She took laudanum for the pain from an early age, which is likely to have contributed to her frail health."

Minor wear and fading to cover. Heavy wear to outer spine with top section missing and outside hinge to front cover split. Covers attached but fragile. Contemporary gift inscription on front endpaper. Pages clean, bright and well presented. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.