Fifine At The Fair

Fifine At The Fair

Robert Browning

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2006
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ISBN:
9781428605985
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Fifine at the Fair is a narrative poem by Robert Browning. The poem is set in a small French town during a fair. The protagonist, a young man, is walking through the fair when he sees a beautiful woman named Fifine. He is immediately attracted to her and begins to follow her around the fair. The poem follows the young man’s thoughts and feelings as he tries to woo Fifine.The poem is divided into two parts. The first part is a description of the fair and the second part is a series of monologues by the young man as he tries to win Fifine’s affection. The young man is conflicted about his feelings for Fifine, as he is already in a committed relationship. He struggles with his desire for Fifine and his loyalty to his partner.Browning uses a variety of poetic techniques in Fifine at the Fair, including rhyme, meter, and repetition. The poem is known for its complex structure and use of multiple voices. It is also notable for its exploration of themes such as love, desire, and morality.Overall, Fifine at the Fair is a complex and thought-provoking poem that explores the complexities of human relationships and the nature of desire. It is a significant work in Browning’s oeuvre and remains a popular and influential poem in the canon of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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