Byron by John Nichol

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10100.html.images 425 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10100.epub3.images 221 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10100.epub.noimages 227 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10100.kf8.images 359 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10100.kindle.images 331 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10100.txt.utf-8 398 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/10100/pg10100-h.zip 216 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Nichol, John, 1833-1894
Title Byron
Note Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Robert Connal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Byron" by John Nichol is a biographical account of the life and significance of the renowned poet Lord Byron, likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into Byron's life story, exploring his ancestry, formative years, literary career, and personal relationships, shedding light on the complexities that made him a central figure in Romantic literature. The opening of the book introduces readers to Byron's ancestry and family background, outlining the notable lineage that shaped his identity. It details the legacy of the Byron family, their rise to prominence, and the often tumultuous personal history of Byron's parents, emphasizing how these factors influenced his character and literary pursuits. As the narrative unfolds, it sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Byron's early years, illustrating the poet's early life experiences, his struggle with a physical deformity, and the emotional turbulence stemming from family dynamics. Overall, this section establishes a foundation for understanding the man behind the poetry, hinting at the conflicts and inspirations that would define his illustrious yet controversial life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824
Category Text
EBook-No. 10100
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 70 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!