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Elizabeth Barrett & Robert Browning
Elizabeth injured her spine in 1821 as a result of a fall and seemingly became a permanent invalid. She spent the majority of her days pent up in her room writing poetry. In 1844, Robert Browning wrote to Elizabeth admiring her poems. They continued to correspond and in 1845 they were engaged.
Although Elizabeth's father didn't approve of the engagement she decided to wed Robert. The couple ran away to Italy where her health improved slightly. She spent the remainder of her days in their villa, Casa Guidi. After she passed away in 1861 her son and husband returned to England.
Elizabeth Barrett & Robert Browning
Elizabeth injured her spine in 1821 as a result of a fall and seemingly became a permanent invalid. She spent the majority of her days pent up in her room writing poetry. In 1844, Robert Browning wrote to Elizabeth admiring her poems. They continued to correspond and in 1845 they were engaged.
Although Elizabeth's father didn't approve of the engagement she decided to wed Robert. The couple ran away to Italy where her health improved slightly. She spent the remainder of her days in their villa, Casa Guidi. After she passed away in 1861 her son and husband returned to England.