Question

Which of the following poems did Robert Browning intend to write as a play?

• A. "Men and Women"
• B. "Dramatis Personae"
• C. "The Inn Album"
• D. "The Ring and the Book"

Hint:

When studying poets like Robert Browning, it's essential to know the difference between his narrative poetry (often dramatic) and works specifically written as plays.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Robert Browning's "The Inn Album" was originally conceived as a play, though he later published it as a poem. It explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal and reflects Browning's interest in dramatic monologues. Option (A) "Men and Women" is a collection of poems, but it was not intended as a play. Option (B) "Dramatis Personae" is another collection of poems, not a play. Option (D) "The Ring and the Book" is also a long narrative poem, not intended as a play. \[ \boxed{\text{The correct answer is (C).}} \]