Health Decline and Use of Morphine
Poet involved
What happened
In 1860, Elizabeth Barrett Browning's health continued to decline, leading to her long-term use of morphine to manage pain. This period was marked by increasing physical suffering, yet she remained intellectually active and continued to write.
Literary impact
The struggles with her health profoundly affected Elizabeth's poetry, infusing it with themes of suffering, mortality, and resilience. Her later works reflect a deep introspection and a poignant awareness of life's fragility, enhancing the emotional resonance of her writing.
Source: Wikipedia
