318. DSM 201- 3:2 Love Among the Ruins (1)
1. Summary A:- Love Among the Ruins, a poem by Robert Browning, is a masterful depiction of the contrast between the material and the spiritual, civilization and nature, and ultimately, the impermanence of worldly grandeur compared to the enduring power of love. Written in Browning's signature dramatic style, the poem combines romanticism and historical reflection, capturing a moment where love triumphs over the remains of a once-great civilization. The poem begins by describing a pastoral landscape, where nature has reclaimed the ruins of a fallen empire. Browning vividly portrays the setting as a place where sheep now graze peacefully, where the wind blows through what remains of this once-mighty city. The imagery is calm and tranquil, with nature taking center stage in the aftermath of human ambition. This contrast between the ruined city and the idyllic, unspoiled natural world is central to the poem. Nature’s power to reclaim what was once dominated by humanity is emphasized,