Elizabeth's father was a strange man, dominating his offsprings' lives in an abnormal & paranoid type of way. He appears to have had underlying psychological issues, which clearly affected Elizabeth. She seems to have harbored a mysterious nervous disorder, probably caused by her father's unnatural dominance & demands, placing his daughter under enormous stress. Thank God that Robert was able to rescue the lady, elopement being the only possible alternative. Though their marriage & life together in Italy was a blissful one & healthful in particular for Elizabeth, it's a shame she died so young. Although "love-poetry" isn't among my favorite readings in this form of literature, I recognize the beautiful artistry of the woman's talent.
When I was a kid everyone had seen the old movie The Barretts of Wimpole St on TV so Robert and Elizabeth's love story was well-known. Charles Laughton played Elizabeth's father and was superbly creepy and manipulative. He would have been an interesting case for the psychiatrists.
@@thedativecase9733 He would indeed---although, had it been possible, I probably would've preferred Elizabeth geting the help, as she was the one who was affected & suffered from it. Aside from the fact that psychoanalysis wasn't yet widely available or accepted, I doubt Elizabeth ever would've seen a psychiatrist---her father would've forbidden it!
Hello Drew, I am pleased that you liked this video. Much appreciated. Thank you for the information about the film. I will look out for this film. Best wishes Maurice
@@SUECLAPSONLaughton was brilliant. The way his face changes as he reads his favourite daughter's letter to him, from haughty and dictatorial to tragic is so moving. You feel sorry for him, but then he turns and commands Elizabeth's dog, Flush, be destroyed. What an actor! Norma Shearer is such a fine, delicate beauty.Great film.
The musical Robert and Elizabeth was my 1st experience of theatre,age 8.Been fascinated by their story and Victorian history ever since.This was a nice, straightforward brief documentary, interesting.
Hello Paul, I am very pleased to receive your kind compliments. Your news about the lady you met again is most interesting. The Internet is ideal for such reunions. I heard the Randolph Sutton song that you posted on your channel and I enjoyed it. I sang this song on my TH-cam channel about 10 years ago. Best wishes Maurice
@@SamuelPeckman Will check out the video. As it happens, I didn't use the Internet to find Lynda. When I worked for the Electricity Board, she called in to pay her bill, so I memorised the address. She was married then, but when I learned she'd been widowed some time back, I thought I'd get in touch.
Blessed Greetings. Thank You Thank You Thank You... for your efforts in sharing and celebrating the everlasting love, poetry.. The eventual triumph of two extraordinary souls.... A love made in Heaven... A perfect matrimony of Souls❤❤❤
If you read detailed biographies of their life together you will discover that the course of true love doesn't run smooth and they had tempestuous rows like Victoria and Albert
This whole thing is full of errors. Browning was only six years younger than her and before she met him, she had stated that she never knew an interesting YOUNG man, only way older men (often in their 70s to 80s!). Elizabeth could walk and her father also wanted her to try this, but she refused and he accepted her need to mostly stay in her room. True, probably the father disapproved of the closeness between her and RB, but everything Browning suggested, except wintering abroad in a warmer climate, the father had suggested for years, too, especially getting out of the house now and then, walking, eating properly. The family usually did NOT winter outside of London, but stayed there all year round. Elizabeth had brought up the idea of wintering in Italy or Malta for her health and her father had refused her, because some years prior, she had wintered in an English seaside town and everybody had been unhappy with this separation, even though three of her siblings kept her company at various times. BTW, it is the other way round: In 1846, the father suddenly decided that the family be moved to the countryside for the winter to redecorate the house, which is why Elizabeth and RB had to elope before the move.
My favourite poet, very well told and thank you. I only recently read a biography and enjoyed it very much.
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An amazing love story, very well told. Thank you
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Thank you. ❤ I'm glad these two kindred spirits found each other such under challenging circumstances .
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Elizabeth's father was a strange man, dominating his offsprings' lives in an abnormal & paranoid type of way. He appears to have had underlying psychological issues, which clearly affected Elizabeth. She seems to have harbored a mysterious nervous disorder, probably caused by her father's unnatural dominance & demands, placing his daughter under enormous stress. Thank God that Robert was able to rescue the lady, elopement being the only possible alternative. Though their marriage & life together in Italy was a blissful one & healthful in particular for Elizabeth, it's a shame she died so young. Although "love-poetry" isn't among my favorite readings in this form of literature, I recognize the beautiful artistry of the woman's talent.
Thank you for your insightful comments. Much appreciated.
Best wishes.Maurice
When I was a kid everyone had seen the old movie The Barretts of Wimpole St on TV so Robert and Elizabeth's love story was well-known. Charles Laughton played Elizabeth's father and was superbly creepy and manipulative. He would have been an interesting case for the psychiatrists.
@@thedativecase9733 He would indeed---although, had it been possible, I probably would've preferred Elizabeth geting the help, as she was the one who was affected & suffered from it. Aside from the fact that psychoanalysis wasn't yet widely available or accepted, I doubt Elizabeth ever would've seen a psychiatrist---her father would've forbidden it!
As bigotedcagainst women and self defeating.
A lone person serving as the ideal of some politicians
The Barretts of Whimpole St is a movie that helps illustrate the father (John Guilgood) and the children
Hello Drew, I am pleased that you liked this video. Much appreciated. Thank you for the information about the film. I will look out for this film. Best wishes Maurice
I just saw the version with Norma Shearer.
Excuse me correcting comment about film...father played by Charles Laughton,excellently
@@SUECLAPSONLaughton was brilliant. The way his face changes as he reads his favourite daughter's letter to him, from haughty and dictatorial to tragic is so moving. You feel sorry for him, but then he turns and commands Elizabeth's dog, Flush, be destroyed. What an actor! Norma Shearer is such a fine, delicate beauty.Great film.
I loved your narration
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Maurice
The musical Robert and Elizabeth was my 1st experience of theatre,age 8.Been fascinated by their story and Victorian history ever since.This was a nice, straightforward brief documentary, interesting.
Hello Sue, thank you so much for your interesting and kind comment. I remember the musical that you speak of. Best wishes Maurice
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! The story was like a love letter!
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Maurice
Hello Paul,
I am very pleased to receive your kind compliments. Your news about the lady you met again is most interesting. The Internet is ideal for such reunions. I heard the Randolph Sutton song that you posted on your channel and I enjoyed it. I sang this song on my TH-cam channel about 10 years ago.
Best wishes
Maurice
@@SamuelPeckman Will check out the video. As it happens, I didn't use the Internet to find Lynda. When I worked for the Electricity Board, she called in to pay her bill, so I memorised the address. She was married then, but when I learned she'd been widowed some time back, I thought I'd get in touch.
Blessed Greetings.
Thank You
Thank You
Thank You... for your efforts in sharing and celebrating the everlasting love, poetry.. The eventual triumph of two extraordinary souls.... A love made in Heaven... A perfect matrimony of Souls❤❤❤
Thank you very much for your kind comments. Much appreciated. Their love story is indeed a great one. Best wishes Maurice
And obviously, the story was told wonderfully well, almost as if someone close to Elizabeth were telling it.... Loved it 💯
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I enjoyed the story!
Hello Izzy,
I am very pleased that you enjoyed the story. Keep well and stay safe.
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Maurice
Nicely done. Many thanks for sharing this.
Thank you Mrs Cracker. I am very pleased that you enjoyed this love story. Much appreciated. Best wishes Maurice
Terrific. Thank you!
I am very glad that you like this video about the great romantic story of the Brownings. Much appreciated. Best wishes Maurice.
Quite a fairytale, love like theirs makes this world both beautiful and terrible
This is informative and has helped me for my assignment. Thank you for sharing useful content sir.
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If you read detailed biographies of their life together you will discover that the course of true love doesn't run smooth and they had tempestuous rows like Victoria and Albert
True love does often involve that.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning: suas poesias aquecem o coração há gerações. 📖
Hello Versos, I agree. Thank you. Best wishes Maurice
This whole thing is full of errors.
Browning was only six years younger than her and before she met him, she had stated that she never knew an interesting YOUNG man, only way older men (often in their 70s to 80s!).
Elizabeth could walk and her father also wanted her to try this, but she refused and he accepted her need to mostly stay in her room.
True, probably the father disapproved of the closeness between her and RB, but everything Browning suggested, except wintering abroad in a warmer climate, the father had suggested for years, too, especially getting out of the house now and then, walking, eating properly. The family usually did NOT winter outside of London, but stayed there all year round. Elizabeth had brought up the idea of wintering in Italy or Malta for her health and her father had refused her, because some years prior, she had wintered in an English seaside town and everybody had been unhappy with this separation, even though three of her siblings kept her company at various times.
BTW, it is the other way round: In 1846, the father suddenly decided that the family be moved to the countryside for the winter to redecorate the house, which is why Elizabeth and RB had to elope before the move.