The Laboratory Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Browning?
A
A Victorian poet, famed for writing dramatic monologues.
2
Q
What is the poem based on?
A
A true story from seventeenth-century France, where the now infamous Madame de Brinvilliers, poisoned several members of her own family.
3
Q
What happened to Madame de Brinvilliers?
A
She was found guilty and executed by guillotine in Paris, 1676.
4
Q
Who else was famous for poisoning others?
A
The Medici family from Italy were famed for this in particular.
