Aurora Leigh and Other Poems by Julia Bolton Holloway, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, John Robert Glorney Bolton

544 pages first pub 1856 (editions)

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Aurora Leigh (1856), Elizabeth Barrett Browning's epic novel in blank verse, tells the story of the making of a woman poet, exploring 'the woman question', art and its relation to politics and social oppression. The texts in this selection are bas...

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Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews

Moods

challenging 75%
reflective 75%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Average rating

3.53

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