Sonnets from the Portuguese

The collection features 44 Petrarchan-style sonnets written by Elizabeth Barrett to Robert Browning, showcasing her lyrical expression of love prior to their marriage. The numbered sequence allows readers to trace her evolving poetic skills, contributing to the works being celebrated as the finest sonnets since Shakespeare. First published in 1850, these poems have secured their place as classics in English literature, reflecting the author's commitment to poetic excellence.