The Barretts of Wimpole Street

"The Barretts of Wimpole Street" is a play by British playwright Robert Browning, first performed in 1884. It dramatizes the love story between poet Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning, focusing on their courtship and the challenges posed by Elizabeth's overprotective father. Set in the Barrett family home in Wimpole Street, London, the play highlights themes of love, family conflict, and artistic ambition. It reveals how Elizabeth's relationship with Robert helps her assert her independence and break free from her father's control, ultimately leading to her emotional and creative liberation.