We discuss the life and selected works of the famous poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning (EBB) 1806—1861. That is, she was famous at the time - so highly critically acclaimed that she was short-listed for the position of poet Laureate. Yet, in the early 20th Century, she was more or less ignored by the poetry critics who were happy for her to live in the shadow of Robert Browning. We also talk about the most recent biography of EBB by Fiona Sampson, Two Way Mirror. The last biography was in the 1980s so it is good to see that she is back in public discourse.

We discuss three of her poems, in particular, although her work is very extensive and some of it can be accessed by the Poetry Foundation.

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EBB loved animals and particularly her dog, Flush, we discuss what animals can mean to people - particularly during difficult times. EBB spend much of her life invalided and consequently alone, kept company and loved by her spaniel. We discuss how those with disabilities can be helped and supported by animals, particularly the work of Riding for the Disabled. We encourage you to look at their work and consider whether you can support them in any way at all. This gives us an excuse for a couple of pictures of animals.

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Nicola writes about narrative psychology and shares thoughts and poems on Substack here.

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