The Englishman in Italy by Robert Browning
An English speaker comforts Fortù during a storm at Piano di Sorrento, describing the grape harvest and recalling his mule ride up Calvano. He proposes sailing to the Galli islands and, after the storm clears, invites Fortù to see preparations for a religious feast. Answering Fortù's dismissal of his diversions as trifles, he contrasts them with debates over the Corn Laws in England.
By Robert Browning · Genre: Dramatic Monologue, Nature Poetry, Travel Poetry · 2,887 words
First lines
Piano di Sorrento
Genres
- Dramatic Monologue — A single speaker addresses Fortù, recounts his experiences and answers the listener's brief objection about trifles.
- Nature Poetry — The verse closely describes storm-driven olives, ripening fruit, mountain vegetation and the sea around the Galli islands.
- Travel Poetry — The English speaker recalls a mule ascent of Calvano and proposes a sailing excursion to explore the Galli islands.
Tags
Italy · autumn · grape harvest · scirocco · mountain travel · coastal scenery · religious festivals · Corn Laws
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Robert Browning
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Dramatic Monologue, Nature Poetry, Travel Poetry
- Length: 2,887 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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