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Octavo, original boards neatly rebacked to match, uncut, bookplate, usual light and uniform embrowning, complete with half title, very nice. This heavy dramatic poem was Browning's second book. It was not a great success (few readers perhaps ever managed to wade beyond the thick prose of the preface) and good copies have never been easily obtainable. First edition. Hayward English Poetry Catalogue, 252. Because of the value of this item, extra postal insurance or registry fees may be required.

Paracelsus is a dramatic poem written by Robert Browning, published in 1835. The poem is a complex exploration of the life and work of the Renaissance scientist and alchemist Paracelsus. It showcases Browning's early interest in historical subjects and his innovative use of dramatic monologue.