Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 6 by Thomas Moore
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"Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 6" by Thomas Moore is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book focuses on the life and works of poet Lord Byron, with this particular volume detailing his letters and journals spanning from February 1823 to his death in April 1824. It delves into Byron's relationships, his reflections on fame, his political involvement, and his emotional struggles, particularly during the time of his association
with figures like Percy Bysshe Shelley and Leigh Hunt. The opening of this volume introduces Lord Byron's correspondence during a pivotal period of his life. He expresses concerns about his waning reputation and reflects on the burdens of friendships strained by financial matters. The letters reveal his complexities: a mixture of sensitivity and bravado, mingled with his lofty aspirations for fame and impact. As he contemplates his literary alliances and the implications of his social relationships, Byron's thoughts are peppered with both resentment and a desire for connection. His correspondence serves as a window into his mind, revealing as much about his internal conflicts as it does about the social dynamics of the literary circles he traversed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Moore, Thomas, 1779-1852 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 6 With His Letters and Journals |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Leonard Johnson and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| 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. | 14841 |
| Release Date | Jan 30, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 812 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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