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Sonnets from the Portuguese is a collection of love sonnets written by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The collection was first published in 1850 and is considered one of the most famous and celebrated works of love poetry in the English language. The title of the collection is a reference to the pet name that Browning's husband, Robert Browning, gave her - ""my little Portuguese"". The sonnets chronicle the intense love and devotion that Elizabeth Barrett Browning felt for her husband, who was also a poet. The poems are deeply personal and intimate, exploring themes of love, faith, and the human condition. The collection is renowned for its lyrical beauty, emotional depth, and powerful expression of love. It is also notable for its use of the sonnet form, which Browning employs to great effect in exploring the complexities of love and relationships. Sonnets from the Portuguese is a timeless work of poetry that continues to inspire and move readers with its beauty and emotional power.How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of Being and ideal Grace. I love thee to the level of everyday's Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight. I love thee freely, as men strive for Right.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.