The New York Browning Society was founded in 1907 to study the poetry, life, and times of Robert Browning (1812-1889), and of his wife, Elizabeth Barrett Browning(1806-1861).
Our programs reflect the extraordinary diversity of their interests and restless intellects and also encompass most of Victorian literature and culture, for the Brownings knew practically everyone in that extraordinary era. The Society also founded The Browning Institute, which saved the poets’ Florentine home, Casa Guidi, from commercial development.
We have welcomed visitors to our meetings at the National Arts Club, which are held at 1:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of October through May. Considering current events we will be now participating on Zoom. Programs last about 45 minutes, and are followed by a question and answer session with the speaker and refreshments. The only requirement for membership is your interest in the poets; we ask no special knowledge or expertise.
Our May gathering is the Society’s annual meeting and lunch to commemorate the birth of Robert Browning on May 7, 1812. In addition to programs by distinguished speakers, we present the awards for our annual citywide high school poetry contest; the winners are our guests, and read their work for us. Our ongoing collaboration with nearby Gramercy Arts High School, Clinton High School, and Xavier High School, encourages interested students to attend and participate in our meetings.
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Finola Austin, author of Bronte’s Mistress
The New York Browning Society, Inc. Newsletter Founded in 1907 Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2020 Time 1:00– 2:00PM Pick up a Copy of Her New Book Bronte’s Mistress Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83177172862 by Laura Clarke We are excited that the historical novelist Finola Austin will be talking to the New York Browning Society about her […]

Annual Holiday Poetry Reading
The New York Browning Society, Inc. Newsletter Founded in 1907 Annual Holiday Poetry Reading Date Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Time 1:00– 2:00PM Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88103978477 By Laura Clarke We hope that you will be able to join us on December 9th for the New York Browning Society Annual Holiday Reading. Every December I reread […]

Dr. Robert Kramer: “The Brownings’ Continental Rivals”
The New York Browning Society, Inc. Newsletter Founded in 1907 The National Arts Club 15 Gramercy Park South New York NY 10003 Date Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Time 1:00– 2:00PM Dr. Robert Kramer: “The Brownings’ Continental Rivals” ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416985787 SEE THE POEMS – THE PAINTINGS – The Brownings’ Continental Rivals by Robert Kramer by […]