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  • Written by Robert Browning
  • Browning was born 7th May, 1812 (London, Camberwell) and died 12th December, 1889 (Venice)
  • The poem "Home" has been described as an elegy to his wife Elizabeth Barrett Browning who passed away on June 29, 1861.
  • 1828, Browning attended the University of London but left after half a session
  • 12th September 1846, Browning married Elizabeth Barrett
  • In 1849, Brownings wife Elizabeth (43) gave birth to Robert Barrett Browning after 4 miscarriages
  • 1846, Browning married he moved to Italy with spouse
  • Browning's wife died 29th June 1861 (he never remarried)
  • Browning lived during American Revolution, French Revolution, Romantic Movement and Victorian Era