Introduction Robert Browning was born in 1812 in Camberwell, in a suburb of London. Young Robert spent much of his time in his father's private library of 6000 volumes in several languages. The chief source of his education. Browning became an admirer of Elizabeth's Barrett's poetry in 1844. He began corresponding with her by letter. This was the start of one of the world's most famous romances. Their courtship lasted until 1846 when they were married. The couple moved …showed first 75 words of 3511 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3511 total…say 'I gave commands; Then all smiles stopped together. There she stands, As if alive.' I would like to find out more about this poem, was there a painting, which Robert Browning was referring to? What was this poem based upon? This poem gives to me a sense of mystery and when read and understood would give the reader a sense of perplexity and puzzlement and would interest a reader to found out more.