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The Barretts of Wimpole Street: A Comedy in Five Acts
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025295718
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Barretts of Wimpole Street is a celebrated five-act comedy that dramatizes the real-life romance between two of the Victorian era's most renowned poets, Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning. Set in the stifling atmosphere of 50 Wimpole Street, the play explores the complex dynamics of the Barrett family under the tyrannical rule of the patriarch, Edward Moulton-Barrett. As Elizabeth languishes in her sickroom, her life is transformed by the arrival of the energetic and persistent Robert Browning, whose correspondence and eventual presence spark a liberation of both her spirit and her art.
Rudolf Besier's work masterfully balances wit and tension, offering a compelling look at the struggle for personal independence against rigid Victorian social constraints. Through sharp dialogue and poignant characterizations, the work delves into themes of love, paternal authority, and the healing power of creative connection. This enduring classic of the stage remains a significant portrayal of literary history, capturing the dramatic escape that led to one of the most famous marriages in English literature. It is an essential work for readers interested in biographical drama and the lives of the Brownings.
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