My Last Duchess
My Last Duchess
Written in 1842, 'My Last Duchess' is a dramatic monologue by Robert Browning that features the Duke of Ferrara recounting the portrait of his deceased wife. The Duke's jealousy and possessiveness are revealed as he describes her kind nature, which he found intolerable. This poem is notable for its exploration of power dynamics and the objectification of women, reflecting the attitudes of the Renaissance era. It is part of Browning's collection 'Dramatic Romances'.
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