Fifine at the Fair

Fifine at the Fair is a narrative poem written by Robert Browning. It tells the story of a man who attends a fair with his lover, Fifine. As they wander through the fair, the man becomes increasingly jealous and suspicious of Fifine's interactions with other men. The poem explores themes of jealousy, love, and desire, and features Browning's signature use of dramatic monologue. The poem is considered a departure from Browning's earlier works, which were often more traditional in form and content. It was first published in 1872 and remains a popular work in Browning's oeuvre.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.