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Which long-form poem did Elizabeth Barrett Browning write in 1856?

  • The Battle Hymn

  • The Ring and the Book

  • Aurora Leigh

  • Maud

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Aurora Leigh, published in 1856, is a long-form blank-verse narrative poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. It is considered one of her most important works and is known for its feminist themes, social commentary, and exploration of personal growth and self-discovery. The poem follows the journey of the titular character, Aurora Leigh, a young woman who navigates societal expectations, personal desires, and artistic ambitions in Victorian England.
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