Lord byron: the major works, paperback/george gordon lord byron

This authoritative edition brings together the complete collection of Byrons poetry and prose - all the major poems, complemented by important letters, journals, and conversations - to give the essence of his work and thinking.

Byron is regarded today as the ultimate Romantic, whose name has entered the language to describe a man of brooding passion.

Although his private life shocked his contemporaries his poetry was immensely popular and influential, especially in Europe.

This comprehensive edition includes the complete texts of his two poetic masterpieces Childe Harolds Pilgrimage and Don Juan , as well as the dramatic poems Manfred and Cain.

There are many other shorter poems and part of the satire English Bards and Scotch Reviewers .

In addition there is a selection from Byrons inimitable letters, extracts from his journals and conversations, as well as more formal writings.

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