(3) YA British Library Writers' Lives series. The lives of the famous poet-lovers are detailed in this book. The text covers the pair's education, early writing, marriage, and life in Italy. Passages from poems and letters are included; cogent discussion analyzes the Brownings' writings in the context of their lives. Color and black-and-white reproductions of photos, paintings, and manuscripts add further interest to the volume. A timeline is included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(3) 4-6 Poetry for Young People series. Illustrated by Joel Spector. A brief biographical sketch of Browning begins an accessible overview of the work of one of Victorian England's greatest poets. While many of Browning's poems are famously difficult to read, judicious excerpting and brief explanatory notes help readers appreciate the dramatic verse. Pastel paintings illustrate selections from works including "The Pied Piper of Hamelin" and "My Last Duchess." Ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute