by Chris de Burgh, the lyrics also take the Duke's point of view, but show a less stable mindset than the original poem. Historical novel His Last Duchess by Gabrielle Kimm is based upon the events narrated in the poem. "The Marriage Portrait" by Maggie O'Farrell is based upon the events narrated in the poem. Notes External links My Last Duchess – the text of the poem Audio – hear the poem Summary of 'My Last Duchess' Poetry by Robert Browning British poems 1845 poems Fictional dukes and duchesses