The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
Browning, Robert
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1812–1889
British poet best known for dramatic monologues such as “My Last Duchess,” “Fra Lippo Lippi,” and “The Bishop Orders His Tomb.” His work, including his masterpiece, The Ring and the Book (1868–1869), explored new ways of using diction and poetic rhythm.
