Byron
by Lord Byron
English poetryPoetry (poetic works by one author)Byron, george gordon byron, baron, 1788-1824BiographyEnglish literature
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Donald A. Low's edition of Byron's selected poetry and prose takes a look at the man who described himself as 'born for opposition'. It contains Byron's most subversive, spirited and playful poetry as well as his outspoken prose, including speeches in the House of Lords which show him campaigning vigorously for justice in all walks of life. With helpful and informative annotation and a full bibliography to assist further reading, this edition will be an essential study aid for all students of Byron and the Romantics.
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English poetryPoetry (poetic works by one author)Byron, george gordon byron, baron, 1788-1824BiographyEnglish literatureSocial life and customs
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Lord Byron
22 January 1788 – 19 April 1824
Lord Byron was an English poet known as much for his life of scandals, exile and excess as for his elegant and well-crafted poetry. Known by his peers as dark, seductive and romantic, his legacy, the brooding Byronic hero still influences modern audiences two hundred years on.
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