• Dr. Devender Pratap

Robert Browning’s poetry often portrays women in complex and multifaceted ways, exploring their lives within the restrictive and oppressive societal conditions of the Victorian era. While Browning sometimes idealized women or presented them as figures of strength and resilience, his poems also frequently delve into the miserable conditions women endured due to patriarchy, emotional manipulation, and social conventions. Robert Browning, a prominent Victorian poet, is known for his dramatic monologues that often delve into the complexities of human psychology. While he didn't exclusively focus on the "miserable condition of women," several of his poems offer insightful commentary on the restrictive roles and tragic fates that women could face in that era. Many of Browning's female characters are confined by societal expectations and patriarchal structures. They often lack autonomy and are subject to the control and judgment of men. In "My Last Duchess," the Duke's possessive nature and his need to control his wife's behavior ultimately lead to her demise. The poem highlights the objectification of women and their treatment as possessions. "Porphyria's Lover" presents a disturbing scenario where the speaker, obsessed with preserving a perfect moment, murders his lover. This reveals the extreme consequences of male dominance and the inability of women to escape such control.

Patriarchy, Oppression, Objectification, Silencing, Possessiveness, Control, Subjugation, Victimization, Autonomy, Agency, Misogyny, Dependency, Violence, Power imbalance, Psychological exploitation, Social constraints, Economic vulnerability, Jealousy Despair, Erasure, Tragic fates, Male dominance, Emotional torment, Critique of gender norms, Female suffering, Victorian society, Idealization, Manipulation, Gender inequality, Cultural critique

"The Miserable condition of women in the poems of Robert Browning", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.e634-e638, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412470.pdf

"The Miserable condition of women in the poems of Robert Browning", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. ppe634-e638, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412470.pdf