Fifine at the Fair

Fifine at the Fair is a narrative poem written by Robert Browning, first published in 1872. The poem tells the story of a man who visits a fair in France and becomes infatuated with a young woman named Fifine. As he follows her through the fair, he reflects on their interactions and the nature of love and desire.Throughout the poem, the man wrestles with his own feelings and the morality of pursuing Fifine, who is already engaged to another man. He also grapples with the idea of love as a fleeting, transient emotion that is difficult to define or understand.The poem is written in Browning's signature dramatic monologue style, with the man's thoughts and reflections presented in a conversational tone. The language is rich and complex, with frequent allusions to literature, mythology, and philosophy.Overall, Fifine at the Fair is a thought-provoking exploration of love, desire, and morality, presented in Browning's distinctive poetic style.1872. English poet and husband to Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Fifine at the Fair is one of his dramatic poems. From the Prologue: The fancy I had today, Fancy which turned a fear! I swam far out in the bay, Since waves laughed warm and clear. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.