Pippa Passes (1901)

Pippa Passes is a dramatic poem written by Robert Browning and published in 1901. The poem tells the story of Pippa, a young girl who works in a silk factory and spends her one day off wandering through the Italian countryside. As she passes by different characters, she unwittingly affects their lives and helps them to make important decisions. Throughout the poem, Browning explores themes of morality, redemption, and the power of influence. Pippa's innocence and purity serve as a contrast to the corrupt and immoral behavior of the other characters, highlighting the importance of living a virtuous life. The poem is divided into four parts, each representing a different time of day in Pippa's journey. As she passes through each stage, the characters she meets become more complex and their stories more intertwined. Pippa Passes is considered one of Browning's most important works and is praised for its lyrical language, vivid imagery, and complex themes. It has been adapted for stage and screen multiple times and remains a beloved classic of English literature.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.