Robert Browning (1812-1889) was a prominent English poet and playwright. His works are full of deep philosophical thoughts, his writing style is quite sophisticated and at the same time vague. Robert Browning is consdered to be the master of dramatic monologue with the elelements of irony, dark humour and social commentary. Elizabeth Barrett Barrett (1806-1861) began writing poetry at the age of six. She was brought up in a religious family and this had a major influence on her perception of the