The ring and the book
About this book
Browning's dramatic poem The Ring and the Book narrates the trial of a Roman for the death of his wife and her parents. He suspected his wife of having an affair with a cleric. The man appeals his sentence, though unsuccessfully. The poem is narrated by many different voices, each adding their version of events to the whole in a series of monologues.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 429 readers · 496 pages · ≈ 9 h 11 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The ring and the book?
About ≈ 9 h 11 m — 496 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The ring and the book?
496 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The ring and the book?
It sits on the Poetry, History, Fiction shelves.
Is The ring and the book in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The ring and the book?
The main characters include Guido Franceschini conte (1657-1698), Pompilia Franceschini (1680-1698).
Where does The ring and the book take place?
It is set in Rome (Italy) during 1420-1798.
Who wrote The ring and the book?
Robert Browning (1812–1218).
Where can I read The ring and the book online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library