Set up and electrotyped October, 1899. Reprinted January, 1901;April, 1902; May, 1903; May, 1904; January, 1905; January, June,1906; January, July, 1907; February, 1908; September, 1909;February, 1910; March, 1911; July, 1912; July, 1913; January, July,l9l5; July, 1916; January, September, 1917.
These selections from the poetry of Robert Browninghave been made with especial reference to thetastes and capacities of readers of the high-school age.Every poem included has been found by experienceto be within the grasp of boys and girls. Most ofBrowning's best poetry is within the ken of anyreader of imagination and diligence. To the readerwho lacks these, not only Browning, but the greatworld of literature, remains closed: Browning is notthe only poet who requires close study. The difficultieshe offers are, in his best poems, not more repellentto the thoughtful reader than the nut thatprotects and contains the kernel. To a boy or girl ofactive mind, the difficulty need rarely be more than apleasant challenge to the exercise of a little patienceand ingenuity.
Browning, when at his best in vigor, clearness, andbeauty, is peculiarly a poet for young people. Hisfreedom from sentimentality, his liveliness of conceptionand narration, his high optimism, and his interest[page iv]in the things that make for the life of the soul, appealto the imagination and the feelings of youth.
The present edition, attempts but little in the wayof criticism. The notes cover such matters as are notreadily settled by an appeal to the dictionary, and suggest,in addition, questions that are designed to helpin interpretation and appreciation.
TEACHERS' COLLEGE, NEW YORK,
July, 1899.
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| LIFE OF BROWNING | vii |
| BROWNING AS POET | x |
| APPRECIATIONS | xx |
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