Skip to content
Linespedia

Incident of the French Camp by Robert Browning

By Robert Browning

Topics: love-shayari, spiritual-poetry

You know, we French stormed Ratisbon: A mile or so away On a little mound, Napoleon Stood on our storming-day; With neck out-thrust, you fancy how, Legs wide, arms locked behind, As if to balance the prone brow Oppressive with its mind. Just as perhaps he mused "My plans That soar, to earth may fall, Let once my army-leader Lannes

AI analysis available. Enable JavaScript to interact.

About this line

"You know, we French stormed Ratisbon:..."

"Incident of the French Camp" by Robert Browning is a love and spiritual english poem consisting of 44 lines. This English poem by Robert Browning demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "You know, we French stormed Ratisbon: A mile or so away...", this piece explores themes of love and spiritual through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Robert Browning's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

Attribution & Rights

Author:Robert Browning

"You know, we French stormed Ratisbon:..." by Robert Browning

For usage rights, copyright concerns, or to report an issue with this content, please visit our Copyright & Report page.

Related lines

"I     Query: was ever a quainter     Crotchet than this of the painter     Giacomo Pacchiarotto     Who took Reform for his motto? II     He,"

"As certain also of your own poets have said     - (Acts 17.28)     Cleon the poet (from the sprinkled isles,     Lily on lily, that oerla"

"Shortly after the Revival of Learning in Europe     Let us begin and carry up this corpse,     Singing together.     Leave we the common crof"

"So, the three Court-ladies began     Their trial of who judged best     In esteeming the love of a man:     Who preferred with most reason was"

"I have a rendezvous with Death At some disputed barricade, When Spring comes back with rustling shade And apple-blossoms fill the air— I have a rendez"

"I Ay, it is fitting on this holiday, Commemorative of our soldier dead, When -- with sweet flowers of our New England May Hiding the lichened stones"

Robert Browning

About Robert Browning

Robert Browning (1812–1889) was a major English Victorian poet who perfected the dramatic monologue form. His poems—including "My Last Duchess," "The Pied Piper of Hamelin," and "Fra Lippo Lippi"—explore psychology, morality, and art through the voices of vividly drawn characters.

Full Bibliography
Continue Reading

"I     Query: was ever a quainter     Crotchet than..."

Weekly Poetic Insight

Join our literary Sanctuary

Get the most inspiring lines, poetic analysis, and secret shayaris delivered to your inbox every Sunday.