The Complete Works of Lord Byron (eBook)

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2022
4610 Seiten
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In 'The Complete Works of Lord Byron,' readers are presented with a comprehensive collection that encapsulates the profound literary impact of one of the greatest poets of the early 19th century. Ranging from the stirring stanzas of 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage' to the scintillating satire of 'Don Juan,' this collection provides a panoramic view of Byron's literary style and context. Encompassing his early lyric poems, his masterful narrative epics, and his dramatic works, the volumes offer insights into the Gothic and Romantic sensibilities that define the era – complete with passions, introspections, and the celebrated Byronic hero that would come to influence literature profoundly.
Lord Byron, a quintessential figure of the Romantic era, is known as much for his flamboyant lifestyle and scandalous notoriety as for his literary contributions. This collection delves into the poet's personal anguish, political stances, and innovative symbolism, reflecting his complex character and the diverse experiences that shaped his work. Drawing from an existence marked by adventure, controversy, and tragedy, Byron's writings resonate with his aversion to convention and his profound exploration of the human condition.
'The Complete Works of Lord Byron' is an essential anthology for both scholars and admirers of Romantic literature. It invites readers to traverse the full journey of Byron's literary prowess, offering a profound understanding of the man behind the myth. For those looking to immerse themselves in the enduring legacy of one of English literature's most enigmatic and influential figures, this compendium is an authoritative and indispensable guide through the richness of Byron's poetic legacy.

George Gordon Byron, better known as Lord Byron (1788-1824), was an iconic British poet and a leading figure in the Romantic movement. His flamboyant lifestyle, marked by scandal and adventure, seemed to mirror the tumultuous and unrestrained spirit of his literary creations. Born in London to a noble family, he became the 6th Baron Byron at the age of ten, following the death of his great-uncle. Byron's poetic genius unfolded early in his life, with 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage' underscoring his emergence onto the public stage and endearing him to the literary world. This work, along with the provocative 'Don Juan' and the Oriental tales like 'The Giaour' and 'The Corsair', cemented Byron's literary fame. His works are characterized by his passionate and rebellious nature, exploring themes of love, satire, and political commentary with a brilliance of verse and sharp wit. His masterful use of the Spenserian stanza and the ottava rima is evident throughout 'The Complete Works of Lord Byron', which encapsulates his indelible mark on the literary canon. Despite his lasting influence, his life was cut short at the age of 36 when he died in Greece while engaged in the Greek War of Independence. His legacy, however, endures as a symbol of the Romantic hero and as a paragon of poetic excellence.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 13.11.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Lyrik / Dramatik
Kunst / Musik / Theater Malerei / Plastik
Schlagworte 1890s works • 19th Century English Literature • Australia • British Romantic poets • Byronic hero literature • Childe Harold's Pilgrimage • Divine Comedy • Don Juan Byron • English poetic classics • Fiction • Geography • Gothic literature Byron • Humanities • John Keats • Leaves of Grass • Lord Byron's lyrical works • milk and honey • Nature • Novels • Oceania • Paradise Lost • Percy Bysshe Shelley • Physical Sciences • poetry of Lord Byron • Samuel Taylor Coleridge • Science • Shakespeare • She Walks in Beauty Byron • the odyssey • T. S. Eliot
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