Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister by Robert Browning
Extra Reading and Research:
Rage in "Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister" and "Locksley Hall":
http://www.victorianweb.org/authors/rb/patterson.html
Allusions and Cultural References:
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Arius, a heretic from the 4th century C.E. who denied the Christian doctrine of
the Trinity. (Line 39)
Galatians, the 9th book of the Christian New Testament, written by Paul the
Apostle around 200 C.E. The specific text in Galatians referenced does not exist.
(Line 49)
Manichee, a member of a Gnostic heretical group from the 3rd century C.E.
(Line 56)
Belial, a demon from the Judeo-Christian tradition sometimes associated with
naughty, wicked physical pleasure. (Line 60)
Vespers, the evening prayer service in Catholic monasteries. (Line 71)
Plena gratia, the second line of the Catholic "Hail, Mary" prayer, in Latin. (Line
71)
Ave, Virgo! The first line in Latin of the Litany to the Blessed Virgin, which was
not actually a part of the Vespers service at this time. (Line 72).
Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister by Robert Browning
Extra Reading and Research:
Rage in "Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister" and "Locksley Hall":
http://www.victorianweb.org/authors/rb/patterson.html
Allusions and Cultural References:
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
Arius, a heretic from the 4th century C.E. who denied the Christian doctrine of
the Trinity. (Line 39)
Galatians, the 9th book of the Christian New Testament, written by Paul the
Apostle around 200 C.E. The specific text in Galatians referenced does not exist.
(Line 49)
Manichee, a member of a Gnostic heretical group from the 3rd century C.E.
(Line 56)
Belial, a demon from the Judeo-Christian tradition sometimes associated with
naughty, wicked physical pleasure. (Line 60)
Vespers, the evening prayer service in Catholic monasteries. (Line 71)
Plena gratia, the second line of the Catholic "Hail, Mary" prayer, in Latin. (Line
71)
Ave, Virgo! The first line in Latin of the Litany to the Blessed Virgin, which was
not actually a part of the Vespers service at this time. (Line 72).