Her 1844 volume Poems made her one of the most popular writers in the country at the time, and it inspired Robert Browning to write to her, telling her how much he loved her work and so began one of the most famous courtships in literature. They later moved to Italy and had a son.
She was one of the most prominent English poets of the Victorian era. Her poetry was widely popular in both Britain and the United States during her lifetime.
Born in County Durham in a wealthy family, Elizabeth Barrett was educated at home. She wrote poetry from around the age of six. She was introduced toprominent figures like Wordsworth, Coleridge and Tennyson.
Her first adult collection, "The Seraphim and Other Poems", was published in 1838.
she wrote prolifically between 1841 and 1844, producing poetry, translation and prose. She campaigned for the abolition of slavery and her work helped influence reform in the child labour legislation.
