Sonnets from the Portuguese

"Sonnets from the Portuguese" is a poetic collection by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, composed of 44 sonnets that express her deep love for her husband, Robert Browning. Written during their courtship and early marriage, the poems explore themes of love, devotion, and personal transformation. The title suggests they are translations, but they are original works that mimic the traditional sonnet form. Her mastery of language and emotion conveys the profound intensity of her feelings, making the collection a celebrated example of 19th-century romantic poetry.