Byron

by Caroline Franklin

Book Overview

Lord Byron (1788-1824) was a poet and satirist, as famous in his time for his love affairs and questionable morals as he was for his poetry. Looking beyond the scandal, Byron leaves us a body of work that proved crucial to the development of English poetry and provides a fascinating counterpoint to other writings of the Romantic period. This guide to Byron's sometimes daunting, often extraordinary work offers:

an accessible introduction to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415268567
• ISBN13: 9780415268561
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"