Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861), English poet and wife of the poet Robert Browning, is perhaps best known for her remarkable series of 44 love poems "Sonnets from the Portuguese." Published in 1850, they were written by Mrs. Browning to her husband during the early years of their relationship. Their obvious sincerity, gentleness and passion and the devotion and gratitude they express have made the poems popular favorites with generations of readers.