Robert Browning was an English poet and playwright who wrote during the Victorian era. His works include sonnets, odes, and dramatic monologues. His most famous works are the sonnets 'My Last Duchess' and 'Porphyria's Lover, ' the ode 'Rabbi Ben Ezra, ' and the dramatic monologue 'Fra Lippo Lippi.' Browning's works are known for their exploration of complex psychological states and their use of vivid imagery.