My Recollections of Lord Byron by contessa di Teresa Guiccioli
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"My Recollections of Lord Byron" by Contessa di Teresa Guiccioli is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work aims to provide an intimate portrayal of the renowned English poet Lord Byron, correcting misconceptions about his character and exploring his moral and intellectual dimensions. Guiccioli seeks to distinguish the man from the various figures he created in his poetry, discussing the various aspects of Byron's life and reputation as
understood by those who knew him. The opening of the narrative introduces the author's intention to shed light on Byron's multifaceted character while contrasting the public's perception of him as an artist with the private man he was. Guiccioli asserts that many misunderstandings stem from the conflation of his literary personas with his true nature. She emphasizes the need for a more accurate representation of Byron's moral character, touching on significant themes such as personal integrity, independence, friendship, and his tumultuous relationships. The introduction builds a foundation for the subsequent chapters, which promise to delve deeper into Byron's life, beliefs, and interactions with notable contemporaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Guiccioli, Teresa, contessa di, 1800-1873 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Jerningham, Hubert E. H. (Hubert Edward Henry), Sir, 1842-1914 |
| LoC No. | 17016587 |
| Uniform Title | Lord Byron jugé par les témoins de sa vie. English |
| Title | My Recollections of Lord Byron |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jane Hyland, Rose Koven and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poets, English -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25977 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25977-2 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1636 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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