Which of the following works of Browning are pure dramas?
(A) Strafford
(B) The Last Ride Together
(C) A Blot in the 'Scutcheon
(D) Pippa Passes
(E) Porphyria's Lover
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

Robert Browning wrote both pure dramas (intended for stage performance) and dramatic monologues (poems spoken by a single character).

• Strafford is a historical tragedy written by Robert Browning and is a full-length play based on the life of Thomas Wentworth, the 1st Earl of Strafford.
• A Blot in the 'Scutcheon is a three-act poetic drama by Browning. It focuses on themes of honor, betrayal, and tragedy.
• The other options—The Last Ride Together, Pippa Passes, and Porphyria's Lover—are not pure dramas but are poetic works or dramatic monologues.

Key Points:
Browning ventured into dramatic art in addition to his more famous dramatic monologues.
His plays are marked by psychological depth and poetic brilliance, even though they were not as successful as his monologues.

Information Booster:
Robert Browning’s focus on the psychological intricacies of his characters made his dramas more intellectual than popular during his time.
Strafford (1837) was one of his earliest works, performed at Covent Garden but was not a commercial success.
A Blot in the 'Scutcheon (1843) was praised for its lyrical quality but failed on stage due to lack of public appeal.

Additional Knowledge:
The Last Ride Together: This is a dramatic monologue expressing personal emotions and reflections.
Pippa Passes: While it contains dramatic elements, it is more of a lyrical and narrative poem.
Porphyria's Lover: A dramatic monologue that delves into psychological complexities, not a drama.​

Browning’s pure dramas were not as successful on stage as his poetry, but they reflect his mastery of characterization and moral complexity. While Tennyson succeeded as a Poet Laureate, Browning’s reputation grew mainly posthumously for his monologues rather than his theatrical works.