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Did Browning use historical settings in his work?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Sometimes

  • Only in Early Work

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Yes, Browning did use historical settings in his work. Many of his poems are set in the past, such as The Ring and the Book (set in 16th-century Italy), and Sordello (set in 13th-century Italy). He also wrote several historical plays, including A Soul's Tragedy (set in 16th-century England) and Strafford (set in 17th-century England).
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